West Sullivan Missouri Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of West Sullivan Missouri housing market data taken from the most recent 2019 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. West Sullivan shows it has a housing units of 55 which is the second smallest when sorted by housing units of all the other places in the metro area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the West Sullivan housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) West Sullivan depicts it has a housing density of 151.0 which is the second smallest in terms of housing density of all the other places in the surrounding region. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Bourbon which depicts a density of 672.5 (approximately 4.5 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, West Sullivan is approximately 3.9 times bigger. Also, in comparison with the state of Missouri, housing density of 40.4, West Sullivan is approximately 3.7 times bigger.

In Figure 4, West Sullivan area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. West Sullivan shows it has a change in the housing units of 12.2% which is the second most of all the places in the greater region. The city with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Bourbon which shows a housing units of 25.2% (about twice as large). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, West Sullivan is approximately 2.5 times bigger. Also, in contrast to the state of Missouri, change in the housing units of 2.3%, West Sullivan is very much bigger.

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.) West Sullivan shows it has a renter percent of 54.7% which is the third most of all other places in the area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 45.3% which is less than most other places in the metropolitan area.

West Sullivan Missouri Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average West Sullivan home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. West Sullivan shows it has a median home price of $93,300 which is less than most other places in the surrounding region. The city with the highest median home price in the area is Sullivan which depicts a home price of $105,500 (13.1% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the West Sullivan Missouri metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. West Sullivan depicts it has a rental rates of $750 which is in the middle range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest rental rates in the area is Miramiguoa Park which shows a rental rates of $775 (only about 3.3% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, West Sullivan is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of Missouri, rental rates of $809, West Sullivan is about 7.9% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. West Sullivan has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 54% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Leasburg with 62%. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other places in the metro area when ranked by home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 17% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1.

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. West Sullivan shows it has a median ownership cost of $914 which is the highest of all places in the greater West Sullivan region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the West Sullivan metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 22% which is the highest of all places in the greater West Sullivan 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. West Sullivan depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 282% which is the third most median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all other places in the greater West Sullivan region.

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.) West Sullivan shows it has a median housing cost of $929 which is the third most median housing cost of all other places in the greater West Sullivan 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. West Sullivan has the largest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 50% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1.

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.) West Sullivan depicts it has a cost as a percent of household income of 23% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other places in the greater West Sullivan region. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Cuba which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 37% (58.4% 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.) West Sullivan has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct in the mid range of other places in the surrounding region at 3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 38% 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. West Sullivan has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 6% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 51% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 $1,233 which is more than all other places in the greater West Sullivan region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, West Sullivan is approximately half the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Missouri, median real estate taxes paid of $1,470, West Sullivan is about 19.2% smaller.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in West Sullivan Missouri. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. West Sullivan has the largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. West Sullivan Missouri has the smallest proportion of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 41% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of rent between 1000 and 1500 dollars at 17% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Miramiguoa Park with 22%.

West Sullivan Missouri Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. West Sullivan has the largest proportion of with mortgage at 92% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of no 2nd mortgage and no heloc at 83% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of no mortgage at 8% of the total.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. West Sullivan has the largest proportion of houses with mortgages at 92% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of houses without mortgages at 8% of the total.

West Sullivan Missouri Home Characteristics Charts

The next section of charts provide a wide range of metrics related to the housing market physical characteristics which can be useful for a real estate investor. Figure 27 looks at the number of people living in a typical house in the real estate market starting with the average household size (families and non families). West Sullivan has the largest proportion of housing density at 3.7 of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a family members per housing unit of 4.3 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the places in the greater West Sullivan region. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Leasburg which shows a family members per housing unit of 4.3 ( about the same size). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, West Sullivan is 28.6% larger. Also, compared with the state of Missouri, family members per housing unit of 3.1, West Sullivan is 36.1% larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has an average number of rooms in a house of 5.8 which is the largest of all places in the surrounding region. 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 year built of 1992 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater West Sullivan region.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 38% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 4% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 7% of the total. Furthermore, it has less than most other places in the surrounding region in order of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 2% of the total.

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 smallest proportion of owner housing units at 24 of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in order of owner-occupied housing units of all the other places in the greater region in order of renter housing units at 29 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 percentage of one unit detached the second smallest when ranked by one unit detached of all the other places in the greater region at 49% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of mobile home at 45% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 1990 to 1999 in the mid range of other places in the area at $96,400 of the total.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has the largest proportion of occupied housing units at 96% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of vacant housing units at 4% 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 West Sullivan residents. it has a homeowner household size of 3.6 which is the highest of all places in the greater West Sullivan region.

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. West Sullivan depicts it has a renter household size of 3.8 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater West Sullivan region. Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has one of the largest proportions of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 16% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Miramiguoa Park with 19%. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 60% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 5% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 9% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. West Sullivan has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2017 or later at 28% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when ranked by renters moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the surrounding region as measured by renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 39% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest when ranked by renters moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the surrounding region when sorted by renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 2% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a median year that a home owner moved in of 2011 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater West Sullivan region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. West Sullivan shows it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2014 which is the second most of all the places in the greater 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 less than most other places in the metro area at 15% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home using electricity at 62% of the total and is ranked #1.