Is Joplin, MO 64804 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Joplin is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #221 of 274 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Joplin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Joplin, MO 64804 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 174 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $238,897. Overall, Joplin is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Newton County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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Questions about Joplin real estate
Is Joplin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Joplin, MO 64804 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Joplin?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Joplin sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price.
What are property taxes in Joplin?
About 0.63% of a home’s value a year in Newton County, or roughly $2,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Joplin?
The median sale price was $238,897 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $142 per square foot.
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