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MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lawrence County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The MOUNT VERNON, MO real estate market (65712) currently shows 48 active listings, with 8 pending sales. Homes are averaging 79 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 12 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 51 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 11.7% year-over-year, from $246,225 to $275,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 9,381  ·  Density: 30.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $60,270

Typical home value: $179,713  ·  Homeownership: 71.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
48
⇩ 20% vs 60 last year
Pending
8
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$275,000
⇧ 11.7% vs $246,225 last year
Average Price
$358,744
⇧ 27% vs $282,522 last year
Days on Market
79
⇧ 54.9% vs 51 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$171
⇧ 12.5% vs $152/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,719 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 48 this year vs 60 last year
  • Days on market: 79 now vs 51 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $275,000 (+11.7% YoY)
  • Average: $358,744 (+27% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.3 miles — 327 listings ($117,612,088 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
65712Mount Vernon, MO 657120.0 mi39$10,882,677$253,775$279,043
65707Miller, MO 657078.5 mi8$2,975,648$255,000$371,956
64848La Russell, MO 6484811.5 mi2$749,900$374,950$374,950
65769Verona, MO 6576913.3 mi9$1,945,350$204,900$216,150
64873Wentworth, MO 6487315.1 mi7$2,698,472$396,175$385,496
65610Billings, MO 6561016.0 mi29$19,757,758$492,400$681,302
65646Everton, MO 6564616.6 mi10$1,594,060$138,750$159,406
65723Pierce City, MO 6572317.0 mi15$3,841,230$222,500$256,082
65738Republic, MO 6573817.3 mi165$61,122,765$344,950$370,441
65633Crane, MO 6563320.9 mi17$6,006,134$239,000$353,302
65734Purdy, MO 6573423.0 mi1$0$0$0
65682Lockwood, MO 6568223.1 mi6$1,040,334$134,900$173,389
65661Greenfield, MO 6566124.3 mi19$4,997,760$184,450$263,040

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712?

As of September 2026, there are 48 active listings in MOUNT VERNON, MO (zip code 65712), compared to 60 the prior year.

What is the median home price in MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712?

The median listing price in MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712 is $275,000 as of September 2026, a 11.7% increase from $246,225 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in MOUNT VERNON, MO?

Homes in MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712 spend an average of 79 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 51 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 12 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 51 days last year.

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