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Nixa

Pop. 24,836·26th most expensive in Missouri·Nixa rents are up 7.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,562/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$403
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Nixa · $1,562
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Nixa's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,562/mo
Expected by trend
$1,534/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,060/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,744/yr
At $1,562/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Nixa, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,836
Median income
$83,385
Median age
37.3
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
27.6%
20.3%
25.4%
15.1%
Under 1827.6%
18–3420.3%
35–5425.4%
55–6411.6%
65+15.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
89.4%
White89.4%
Black1%
Hispanic4%
Asian1.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
21.5%
36.5%
36.7%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Nixa, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,260 → $1,562
up 24.0%
Income
$66,264 → $83,385
up 25.8%
Population
22,925 → 24,836
up 8.3%
Renter share
33.2% → 32.9%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
33.5% → 36.7%
+3.2 pts
Median age
34.8 → 37.3
+2.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Nixa, MO paid around $1,260 a month. That figure now sits near $1,562, up 24.0% from the 2022 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $83,385 today, compared with $66,264 five years earlier. Census counts show Nixa, MO adding about 1,911 residents over the five-year window, up 8.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.5% to 36.7% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Nixa rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Nixa, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Nixa is $1,562/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,460/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($83,385/yr), Nixa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nixa an affordable city for renters?

Nixa is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,562/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($83,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nixa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Nixa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,562/mo in Nixa. The local median household income is $83,385/yr, meaning the typical Nixa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nixa?

Rent in Nixa has increased 7.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nixa rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Nixa is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #26 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,562/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nixa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Nixa ($1,562/mo): Rogersville ($1,125/mo), Springfield ($1,230/mo), Republic ($1,448/mo).

What percentage of Nixa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of Nixa households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. Nixa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Nixa rent compare to the national average?

Nixa's median rent of $1,562/mo is $403 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #26 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,562/mo, rent takes ~22% of Nixa's median household income ($83,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Nixa 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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