The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 64062 sells for about $259,250, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,069 a month.
ZIP 64062 — Lawson
The housing market in 64062 remains stable with moderate price growth and limited inventory. Demand is driven by local buyers and those seeking affordability outside the immediate Kansas City urban core. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are based on current market observations.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a more affordable, quieter lifestyle while maintaining access to the broader Kansas City metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 8.5% — 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 6.7%/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 5.8%/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 64062, Lafayette County MO
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 area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural-suburban Missouri, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of local districts that generally maintain average state performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Kansas City metro area, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional highways providing routes into the Kansas City employment core.
The area features access to local community parks and proximity to regional outdoor recreation areas, including fishing and hiking spots.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families.
The local economy is supported by a mix of agriculture, small business, and service-sector employment, with many residents commuting to the Kansas City metro area.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with regional highway connectivity serving as the primary transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic property assessments to determine taxable value based on market conditions.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the prevalence of severe storm events.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with growth concentrated in suburban and exurban areas.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
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.
Provides basic recreational facilities and green space for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.