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Housing in Pike County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pike County averages $778/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Missouri median of $1,033 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pike County FMR Area are $721 for a studio, $739 for 1‑bedroom, $970 for 2‑bedroom, $1,163 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,284 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $192 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pike County shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pike County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
