The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65010 sells for about $274,100, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,188 a month.
ZIP 65010 — Ashland
The 65010 housing market is showing steady growth, driven by its appeal as a suburban alternative to Columbia. Inventory remains tight, supporting modest year-over-year price appreciation and a competitive environment for buyers. Demand is bolstered by the area's strong school district and relative affordability compared to the urban core.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters who desire a quiet, suburban environment with high-quality schools while remaining within a short drive of the major economic and cultural amenities of Columbia.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.3% · poverty 3.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 65010, Boone County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Ashland area are generally reported as lower than the national average, with the community maintaining a suburban, small-town safety profile.
Schools serving the 65010 ZIP code are primarily part of the Southern Boone County R-I School District, which is generally regarded for its solid academic performance and community-focused environment.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Ashland is experiencing steady residential growth as a bedroom community for the nearby Columbia employment hub, supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements and new housing developments.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Boone County, with rates determined by the aggregate of school, county, and municipal levies; no specific special district exemptions are noted for this ZIP.
Residents primarily commute via US-63, providing a direct and relatively efficient drive north to the employment and educational core of Columbia.
The area features access to local parks such as Ashland City Park and proximity to the expansive trail systems and outdoor recreation areas of the nearby Mark Twain National Forest and regional conservation lands.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand from families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle outside of Columbia.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the proximity to Columbia, which serves as a major regional hub for education (University of Missouri), healthcare, and government services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-63 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the area to the broader St. Louis and Kansas City regions.
Development planning is focused on managing suburban sprawl and expanding utility infrastructure to support the growing population of the Ashland area.
Boone County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting biennial reassessments to align with market trends.
Parcels are primarily served by the Southern Boone County R-I School District and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though the area is subject to standard regional adjustments based on severe weather risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Bonkers Columbia4.211.2 mi
- Level Up Entertainment4.315.7 mi
- Tiger Bounce4.311.4 mi
- Breakout CoMo4.813.8 mi
- Mizzou Arena4.612.7 mi
- Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium4.712.8 mi
- Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina4.610 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.113.5 mi
- Midway Golf & Games4.617.4 mi
- Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina4.610 mi
- Rock Bridge Memorial State Park4.89 mi
- Regal Columbia411.5 mi
- Gans Creek Recreation Area4.79.1 mi
- Capen Park4.812.2 mi
- Missouri State Penitentiary4.814.4 mi
- America's National Churchill Museum4.814.3 mi
- Museum of Art and Archaeology4.713.2 mi
- The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies4.813.6 mi
- Missouri United Methodist Church4.713.5 mi
- Rock Bridge Memorial State Park4.89 mi
- Gans Creek Recreation Area4.79.1 mi
- Capen Park4.812.2 mi
- Cosmo-Bethel Park4.611.4 mi
- Grindstone Nature Area4.711.7 mi
- The Club at Old Hawthorne4.710.6 mi
- Eagle Knoll Golf Club4.46.5 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.411.5 mi
- Kohl's4.111.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.412.8 mi
- Gerbes4.212.8 mi
- Dollar General3.89.7 mi
- Columbia Regional Airport3.82.8 mi
- Emperor's Shuttle and Taxi Service4.714.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with playgrounds and sports fields.
Public golf course serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.