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Market MapMissouriSainte Genevieve

Sainte Genevieve County

MissouriPopulation: 18,494
69
/100
Buy
#129 of 1,000 counties
#29 in Missouri (113 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$252,085
Median Home Price
8% above national median
$14,968/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
69/100
69
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
85/100

Based on 4.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
68/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
18,494
Median Income
$61,215
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.1x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
ClintonMO
70$275,256Est. pending—BuyView
MariesMO
70$233,679Est. pending—BuyView
Saint Louis CityMO
70$175,441$1,2848.79%BuyView
ButlerMO
70$160,556$9006.73%BuyView
CurrentSainte GenevieveMO
69$252,085Est. pending—Buy
BuchananMO
69$182,875$8835.79%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuySainte Genevieve offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Sainte Genevieve County in Missouri scores 69/100, ranking #129 of 1,000 US counties (top 17%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Sainte Genevieve with stronger cash flow

  • Saint Louis City for cash-flow rentals
  • Butler County for cash-flow rentals
  • Buchanan County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Sainte Genevieve

  • Butler County, lower entry price
  • Saint Louis City, lower entry price
  • Buchanan County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Sainte Genevieve vs Buchanan for rentals
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