Housing in Thayer, MO

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$135,382

Thayer vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Thayer is highlighted.

Median Home Value

7th%ilemost expensive$69,300show rank

Median Rent

12th%ilemost expensive rent$652show rank

Rent Burden

69th%ilehighest rent burden21.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$69,300

Median Rent

$652

Total Housing Units

1,031

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Owner Occupied

72.7%

Renter Occupied

27.3%

Median Property Tax

$455

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$579

Housing Types

Single Family

85.7%

Multi-Family

7.1%

Mobile Home

7.3%

The median home value in Thayer, MO is $69,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Thayer is $135,382. The median rent is $652 per month (Census ACS). About 72.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 1,031 total housing units.