Cost of Living in Randolph County, Missouri
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Randolph County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Randolph County ranks #1,612 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 49%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Randolph County, Missouri
Randolph rents climb above state norm
Randolph County's 16.1% rent-to-income ratio exceeds Missouri's 15.6% state average, reflecting moderate housing pressure on local paychecks. With median household income of $55,310—among the region's lowest—the $742 monthly rent takes a larger-than-typical slice of income.
Slightly less affordable than Missouri average
Randolph County ranks in the less affordable half of Missouri counties, with a 16.1% rent-to-income ratio that edges above the state average. This gap, though narrow, signals local incomes lag housing costs more than typical.
Randolph mirrors Pike's rental price
Randolph's $742 median rent exactly matches Pike County's, yet Randolph's lower income ($55,310 vs. $57,572) creates slightly more affordability strain. Home values near $141,900 sit between Pike's ($129,400) and Phelps' ($194,900), keeping Randolph in the affordable-to-moderate range.
Renters feel the squeeze more
Renters spend $742/month (16.1% of income) while homeowners pay $795/month (17.2% of income), putting both groups in moderate affordability stress. The 1.1 percentage-point gap suggests renting and owning carry comparable burdens, with no clear advantage.
Randolph offers solid value carefully
Randolph County suits those seeking modest costs in a small-town setting, though its affordability lags Pike County at the same rent. If you're relocating here, compare with Pike (same rent, better income potential) or Putnam (lower rent, similar size).
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Affordability Verdict
Randolph County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $742/month — about 16.1% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Randolph County is $742/month, while owner costs run $795/month. Renting saves approximately $53/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $29,680/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $34,071/year. With a median household income of $55,310, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Randolph County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to DeKalb County where rent averages $796/month, Randolph County is approximately 7% less expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
16.1%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,291
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.2%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Randolph County
Median home value is $141,900. Estimated monthly cost: $1,133 vs. your max of $1,291.
Rent Affordability Guide
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