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Kirksville

Pop. 17,563·74th most expensive in Missouri·Kirksville rents have dropped 24.0%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$716/mo
Year-over-Year
-24.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$1,246
Falling (Monthly)
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Kirksville · $716
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $716/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$29,000/yr
Local median income
$50,071/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kirksville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$610
1 BR
$640
2 BR
$820
3 BR
$1,160
4 BR+
$1,390
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$820/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $716 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$8,592/yr
At $716/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 24.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-24.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kirksville, MO is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,563
Median income
$50,071
Median age
24.8
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
18.5%
43.6%
17.9%
12.9%
Under 1818.5%
18–3443.6%
35–5417.9%
55–647.2%
65+12.9%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black6.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian2.9%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
32%
21.7%
40.3%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma32%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Kirksville, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,362 → $50,071
up 34.0%
Population
17,600 → 17,563
down 0.2%
Renter share
49.6% → 51.7%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 40.3%
+4.4 pts
Median age
23.6 → 24.8
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $50,071 today, compared with $37,362 five years earlier. About 51.7% of households rent today, against 49.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.9% to 40.3%.

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By apartment size

Kirksville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Kirksville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Kirksville, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kirksville is $716/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $610/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,160/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($50,071/yr), Kirksville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 24.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirksville an affordable city for renters?

Kirksville is considered very affordable for renters. At $716/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($50,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kirksville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kirksville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $29,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $716/mo in Kirksville. The local median household income is $50,071/yr, meaning the typical Kirksville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kirksville?

Rent in Kirksville has decreased 24.0% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Kirksville rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Kirksville is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #74 out of 74 tracked cities at $716/mo.

What percentage of Kirksville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.7% of Kirksville households are renters, while 48.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Kirksville has a strong rental market.

How does Kirksville rent compare to the national average?

Kirksville's median rent of $716/mo is $1,246 (64%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #74 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $716/mo, rent takes ~17% of Kirksville's median household income ($50,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kirksville 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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