City Report · MO

Rogersville

Pop. 4,908·66th most expensive in Missouri·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,125/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-11.2%
vs US Median
-$840
Falling (Monthly)
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Rogersville · $1,125
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,125/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$70,485/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rogersville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$720
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$910/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$13,500/yr
At $1,125/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -11.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rogersville, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,908
Median income
$70,485
Median age
31.8
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
33.2%
19.6%
26.7%
14.8%
Under 1833.2%
18–3419.6%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.8%
65+5.8%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
91.9%
White91.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
33.9%
29%
31%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+31%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rogersville, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,764 → $70,485
up 41.6%
Population
4,024 → 4,908
up 22.0%
Renter share
41.5% → 43.4%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32.3% → 31%
-1.3 pts
Median age
28.5 → 31.8
+3.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,485 today, compared with $49,764 five years earlier. The population has grown by 22.0% since 2021, moving from about 4,024 residents to roughly 4,908. Renters now make up 43.4% of households, compared with 41.5% five years ago.

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Rogersville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Rogersville, MO

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Rogersville is $1,125/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,250/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($70,485/yr), Rogersville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rogersville an affordable city for renters?

Rogersville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,125/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($70,485/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rogersville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Rogersville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,125/mo in Rogersville. The local median household income is $70,485/yr, meaning the typical Rogersville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rogersville?

Rent in Rogersville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Rogersville rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Rogersville is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #66 out of 78 tracked cities at $1,125/mo.

What percentage of Rogersville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of Rogersville households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. Rogersville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rogersville rent compare to the national average?

Rogersville's median rent of $1,125/mo is $840 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #66 out of 78 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,125/mo, rent takes ~19% of Rogersville's median household income ($70,485/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rogersville 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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