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Ozark

Pop. 22,417·35th most expensive in Missouri·Ozark rents are up 7.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,467/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
-$498
Falling (Monthly)
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Ozark · $1,467
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,467/mo
Expected by trend
$1,448/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,070/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,604/yr
At $1,467/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ozark, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,417
Median income
$74,182
Median age
33.8
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
27.9%
23.4%
24.2%
14.6%
Under 1827.9%
18–3423.4%
35–5424.2%
55–649.9%
65+14.6%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
87.6%
White87.6%
Black1.5%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.8%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
26.3%
34.8%
30.7%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Ozark, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,266 → $1,467
up 15.9%
Income
$62,169 → $74,182
up 19.3%
Population
20,874 → 22,417
up 7.4%
Renter share
33.8% → 37.4%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 30.7%
-5.3 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Ozark, MO has shifted from $1,266 to $1,467, up 15.9% since 2023. Median household income climbed from $62,169 to $74,182 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Ozark, MO adding about 1,543 residents over the five-year window, up 7.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 33.8% to 37.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36% to 30.7% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Ozark, MO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Ozark, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ozark is $1,467/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,470/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($74,182/yr), Ozark ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ozark an affordable city for renters?

Ozark is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,467/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($74,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ozark falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ozark?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,467/mo in Ozark. The local median household income is $74,182/yr, meaning the typical Ozark household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ozark?

Rent in Ozark has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ozark rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Ozark is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #35 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,467/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ozark?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ozark ($1,467/mo): Rogersville ($1,125/mo), Springfield ($1,230/mo), Branson ($1,358/mo).

What percentage of Ozark residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of Ozark households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. Ozark leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ozark rent compare to the national average?

Ozark's median rent of $1,467/mo is $498 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #35 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,467/mo, rent takes ~24% of Ozark's median household income ($74,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ozark 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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