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Housing in Barry County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Barry County averages $766/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 Barry County FMR Area are $672 for a studio, $677 for 1‑bedroom, $888 for 2‑bedroom, $1,235 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,311 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $122 increase for a 2-bedroom in Barry County shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Barry County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
