Metros where renters are the most overextended in Missouri
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.8%
- Median rent: $1,028
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,296 (47.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,028
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,296 (47.1% of all housing units)
#25. Fort Leonard Wood
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.3%
- Median rent: $710
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,635 (27.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $710
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,635 (27.7% of all housing units)
#24. Jefferson City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.8%
- Median rent: $716
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,334 (30.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $716
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,334 (30.1% of all housing units)
#23. Lebanon
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.1%
- Median rent: $694
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,347 (28.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $694
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,347 (28.1% of all housing units)
#22. Hannibal
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.2%
- Median rent: $632
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,594 (28.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $632
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,594 (28.7% of all housing units)
#21. Mexico
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.4%
- Median rent: $738
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,025 (33.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $738
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,025 (33.5% of all housing units)
#20. Sikeston
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.8%
- Median rent: $631
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,991 (32.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $631
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,991 (32.1% of all housing units)
#19. West Plains
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.2%
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,157 (30.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,157 (30.6% of all housing units)
#18. Farmington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.3%
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,579 (33.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,579 (33.4% of all housing units)
#17. St. Joseph
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $1,052
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 298,183 (34.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,052
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 298,183 (34.7% of all housing units)
#16. Kansas City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $829
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,637 (37.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $829
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,637 (37.2% of all housing units)
#15. Warrensburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.5%
- Median rent: $582
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,011 (35.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $582
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,011 (35.9% of all housing units)
#14. Kennett
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,707 (30.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $697
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,707 (30.6% of all housing units)
#13. Moberly
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.7%
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,847 (32.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,847 (32.2% of all housing units)
#12. Branson
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $952
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 343,428 (30.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $952
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 343,428 (30.2% of all housing units)
#11. St. Louis
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $774
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,063 (30.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $774
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,063 (30.5% of all housing units)
#10. Sedalia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.2%
- Median rent: $793
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,797 (29.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $793
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,797 (29.6% of all housing units)
#9. Cape Girardeau
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.3%
- Median rent: $680
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,449 (41.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $680
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,449 (41.3% of all housing units)
#8. Maryville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.4%
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 71,710 (37.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 71,710 (37.0% of all housing units)
#7. Springfield
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $663
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,204 (28.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $663
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,204 (28.2% of all housing units)
#6. Marshall
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $792
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,683 (32.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $792
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,683 (32.9% of all housing units)
#5. Joplin
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.2%
- Median rent: $678
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,262 (31.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $678
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,262 (31.3% of all housing units)
#4. Poplar Bluff
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,994 (39.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,994 (39.1% of all housing units)
#3. Rolla
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $917
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,674 (39.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $917
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,674 (39.7% of all housing units)
#2. Columbia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.9%
- Median rent: $686
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,585 (35.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $686
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,585 (35.5% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Kirksville
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