Is West County, MO a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing West County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, West County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

West County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in West County, MO

How much do homes in West County, MO cost?

Median Sold Price

$420,919

$174/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$30,579(+7.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in West County have sold for 7.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in West County was $420,919 in April 2024, up 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $174.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $114K$145K
+27.2%
2 $199.9K$219.9K
+10.0%
3 $322K$350.7K
+8.9%
4 $472.9K$515K
+8.9%
5+ $699.1K$785.5K
+12.4%

Summary: West County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 27.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.4%.

Housing Supply in West County, MO

How many homes are available in West County, MO?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
627841+34.1%

Summary: The West County real estate market had 841 homes for sale in April 2024, a 34.1% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 78
+14.3%
2 105135
+28.6%
3 196268
+36.7%
4 230304
+32.2%
5+ 89126
+41.6%

Summary: The West County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 36.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 32.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 41.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
206250+21.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

70 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

37 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

143 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in West County, you could pay more than the asking price. 57.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 250 homes were sold or pending in West County in April 2024, up by 21.4% month-over-month. Of the 250 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 57% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for West County, MO

How long does it take to sell a home in West County, MO?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
26 Days20 Days-21.8%

Summary: Homes in West County had an average of 20 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 21.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

184 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

44 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in West County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 250 homes were sold in West County; 74% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated Apr 1, 2024

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