The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 64644 sells for about $282,685, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $685 a month.
ZIP 64644 — Hamilton
The housing market in 64644 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for single-family homes. Prices have seen moderate growth over the past year, driven by limited supply rather than rapid development. Most metrics indicate a balanced market for local buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 9.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 9.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 64644, Missouri
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural area remain low compared to state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are generally characterized as small, community-focused institutions with low student-to-teacher ratios.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and small-scale service industries, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with specific levies for local school districts and municipal services.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to regional lakes for fishing and boating.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and stable vacancy rates.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, education, and small-business services, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with no significant public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
The area experiences modest net domestic migration, primarily attracting individuals seeking a lower cost of living.
Missouri operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- I-35 Speedway4.615.2 mi
- Far West Temple Site4.99.5 mi
- Hawn's Mill4.77.9 mi
- Adam-ondi-Ahman4.917.4 mi
- Missouri Quilt Museum4.91.8 mi
- Tower Hill Trail4.916.8 mi
- Lake Viking Marine4.714.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.