Barry County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Barry County Missouri housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Barry County shows it has a Housing Units of 17,630 which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Barry County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Barry County depicts it has a Housing Density of 22.7 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Benton County which shows a density of 124.7 ( very much bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Barry County is approximately half the size. Also, compared to the state of Missouri, housing density of 40.6, Barry County is approximately half the size.

In Figure 4, Barry County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Barry County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 0.6% which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Benton County which depicts a housing units of 13.5% ( very much bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Barry County is approximately a tenth the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Missouri, change in the housing units of 2.9%, Barry County is approximately a fifth the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Barry County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 26.3% which is less than most other counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 73.7% which is the third most owner percent of all other counties in the greater Barry County region.

Barry County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Barry County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Barry County shows it has a Median Home Value of $120,600 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Benton County which depicts a home price of $183,400 (52.1% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Barry County Missouri metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Barry County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $666 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Benton County which indicates a rental rates of $903 (35.6% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, Barry County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Missouri, rental rates of $830, Barry County is about 24.6% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Barry County has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 in the middle range of other counties in the metropolitan area at 26% of the total.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Barry County shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $639 which is the second smallest as measured by median ownership cost of all the other counties in the area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Barry County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 15% which is the third most of all other counties in the surrounding region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Barry County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 340% which is in the intermediate range of other counties in the metro area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Barry County indicates it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $987 which is less than most other counties in the local area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $334 which is the second smallest as measured by median housing cost of all the other counties in the surrounding region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Barry County has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 16% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 1% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 1% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Barry County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 20% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Barry County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Stone County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 22% (10.6% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Barry County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 11% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Barry County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is McDonald County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (only about 3.6% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Barry County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct less than most other counties in the local area at 22% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the greater region when sorted by rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 16% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 20% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Barry County has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 1% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 0% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $830 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Benton County which shows a taxes paid of $1,352 (62.9% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Barry County is approximately a third the size. Also, compared to the state of Missouri, median real estate taxes paid of $1,526, Barry County is approximately half the size.

Barry County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Barry County has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Barry County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.1 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Benton County which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.2 (only about 3.9% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Barry County is about 6.3% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Missouri, family members per housing unit of 3.1, Barry County is about the same size.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.5 which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Lawrence County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 5.8 (only about 5.5% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1980 which is the second smallest as measured by year built of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Benton County which depicts a year built of 1995 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the percentage of homes built between 2010 to 2013 in the mid range of other counties in the greater region at 17% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 10% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 10% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Newton County (11%), and #1 Lawrence County (16%) are larger.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units in the mid range of other counties in the greater region at 3,583 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of one unit detached at 1% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of one unit attached at 1% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of 5 to 9 units at 0% of the total. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of 50 or more units at 18% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being McDonald County with 25%.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later the second smallest when sorted by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metro area at $205,600 of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the metro area when sorted by value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $159,100 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $161,200 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Benton County ($169,800), and #1 Stone County ($181,600) are larger. Also, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $112,100 of the total. In addition, it has less than most other counties in the local area when ranked by value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $112,700 of the total. Furthermore, it has the second smallest as measured by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the local area in terms of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $89,500 of the total. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $115,000 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Benton County ($118,200), and #1 Stone County ($182,900) are larger. Additionally, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $76,000 of the total. And then, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $83,600 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Barry County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.4 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Benton County which shows a homeowner household size of 2.8 (14.3% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Barry County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 3.0 which is at the top of all other counties in the greater Barry County region. Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the percentage of owners moved in 2017 or later the second smallest in terms of owners moved in 2017 or later of all the other counties in the greater region at 9% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 32% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Barry County has one of the largest proportions of renters moved in 2017 or later at 28% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Benton County with 30%.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2005 which is the third most median year that a home owner moved in of all other counties in the greater Barry County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Barry County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2014 which is the third most median year that a renter moved in of all other counties in the greater Barry County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the percentage of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas the second smallest as measured by homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the greater region at 40% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes using coal or coke at 12% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being McDonald County with 18%. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Barry County housing department, Missouri department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Barry County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 303 which is less than most other counties in the metro area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Barry County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Barry County has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.