Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 65202 — Columbia
The 65202 housing market shows stable conditions with moderate price appreciation and a healthy inventory level. Demand remains consistent, driven by the area's relative affordability and proximity to major Columbia employers. While some metrics like months of supply have tightened, the market remains balanced for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP code is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable single-family housing options while maintaining reasonable access to the amenities and employment hubs of Columbia.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 9.0% — 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 6.7%/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 6.5%/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 65202, Boone County MO
Crime rates in the 65202 area are generally considered moderate, with localized variations; the area is often viewed as having a suburban character compared to the more urbanized central Columbia districts.
Schools serving the 65202 area are part of the Columbia Public School District, which maintains a diverse range of academic performance ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks near creek beds and low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to the University of Missouri and the regional healthcare sector, with ongoing residential development expanding into the northern reaches of the ZIP code.
Property taxes are assessed by Boone County based on local millage rates that include school district, county, and municipal levies; no specific special district exemptions are widely applicable to residential parcels here.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 63 and I-70 serving as the primary corridors for access to the Columbia employment core.
The area features access to several community parks and green spaces, with proximity to the larger trail systems and recreational facilities managed by the Columbia Parks and Recreation department.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, supported by the area's affordability relative to central Columbia and the university-adjacent neighborhoods.
The economy is anchored by the University of Missouri, MU Health Care, and a growing retail and service sector that supports the broader Columbia metro area.
Transportation is heavily dependent on the highway network, with limited public transit options compared to the city center.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity in the northern corridor, with infrastructure improvements planned to support increased traffic flow.
The Boone County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are primarily served by the Columbia Public School District and various municipal utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and hail being common.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Large community park with sports fields, trails, and picnic areas.
Major regional park featuring extensive sports facilities and trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Forecasts are for speculation only and should not be used as a deciding factor in any transaction. Projections trend strictly from calculable historical values — the platform cannot predict market movements, market sentiment, or the market itself.
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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