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 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. West Sullivan shows it has a Housing Units of 81 which is the second smallest in order of housing units of all the other places in the metropolitan 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 shows it has a Housing Density of 222.4 which is the second smallest when ranked by housing density of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Bourbon which shows a density of 671.7 (approximately 3.0 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, West Sullivan is considerably bigger. Also, benchmarked against the state of Missouri, housing density of 40.6, West Sullivan is substantially 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 indicates it has a Housing Unit Change of 65.3% which is the highest of all places in the greater West Sullivan region. Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, West Sullivan is considerably bigger. Also, measured against the state of Missouri, change in the housing units of 2.9%, West Sullivan is considerably 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 depicts it has a Renter Percent of 67.9% which is at the top of all other places in the greater West Sullivan region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 32.1% which is the smallest when ranked by owner percent of all the other places in the 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 depicts it has a Median Home Value of $92,100 which is less than most other places in the metropolitan area. The city with the highest median home price in the area is Cuba which depicts a home price of $109,500 (18.9% 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 Median Gross Rent of $815 which is the largest of all places in the greater West Sullivan region. Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, West Sullivan is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Missouri, rental rates of $830, West Sullivan is about the same size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. West Sullivan has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 the second smallest when sorted by home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other places in the metro area at 32% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in order of home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other places in the metro area when ranked by home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 20% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $400,000 to $500,000 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 depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $850 which is at the top of all other 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 Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 24% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the 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 Percent of Median Earnings of 223% which is the second smallest when sorted by median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all the other places in the local 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.) West Sullivan shows it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $870 which is the third most of all other places in the area.

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 $300 and $500 at 32% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 56% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the second smallest as measured by owner cost less than $300 of all the other places in the local area when ranked by owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 4% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 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 % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 24% which is the second most of all the places in the local area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Cuba which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 30% (23.4% 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 smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 15% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 43% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other places in the area when ranked by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 23% of the total.

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 less than $300 at 3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 67% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 3% 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 $1,250 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater West Sullivan region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, West Sullivan is approximately half the size. Also, compared with the state of Missouri, median real estate taxes paid of $1,526, West Sullivan is about 22.1% smaller.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. West Sullivan Missouri has the percentage of rent less than 300 dollars the second smallest when ranked by rent less than 300 dollars of all the other places in the local area at 4% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 17% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 66% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 both 2nd mortgage and heloc at 84% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of no 2nd mortgage and no heloc at 8% of the total.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. West Sullivan has the smallest proportion of houses with mortgages at 8% of the total.

West Sullivan Missouri Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 4.0 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 4.1 ( only slightly larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, West Sullivan is 21.6% larger. Also, compared with the state of Missouri, family members per housing unit of 3.1, West Sullivan is 28.9% larger.

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 4.9 which is the second most average number of rooms in a house of all the places in the greater West Sullivan region. The city with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Miramiguoa Park which depicts an average number of rooms in a house of 5.5 (12.2% 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 1995 which is at the top of all other 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 2010 to 2013 at 35% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 31% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 7% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 7% 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 percentage of owner housing units the second smallest in order of owner-occupied housing units of all the other places in the local area at 53 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit detached at 19% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 50 or more units at 43% 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. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $95,700 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Cuba ($117,900), and #1 Sullivan ($127,400) are larger.

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. has the smallest proportion of occupied 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 Owner-Household Size of 3.0 which is the second most homeowner household size of all the places in the greater West Sullivan region. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Oak Grove Village which shows a homeowner household size of 3.1 ( only slightly larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. West Sullivan shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.8 which is the second most renter household sizes of all the places in the greater West Sullivan region. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Miramiguoa Park which shows a renter household sizes of 3.3 (16.6% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2017 or later at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 64% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 5% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 12% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. West Sullivan has the percentage of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 less than most other places in the greater region at 33% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest when ranked by renters moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the local area as measured by renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 1% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2012 which is the most of all places in the metropolitan area. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. West Sullivan depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is the highest of all places in the greater West Sullivan region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 74% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has in the mid point range of other places in the surrounding region when sorted by homes using coal or coke at 3% of the total.