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Pacific, MO

Pacific, MO.

Population: 15,697 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pacific, MO is $304,605 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 26 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,605

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$304,605
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+22.4%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$304,605
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$309,900
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
Schools include
MISSOURI EASTERN CORR CENTER, PACIFIC INTERMEDIATE, PACIFIC HIGH, ZITZMAN ELEM., DORIS HOFFMAN EARLY LEARNING C

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
533
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ellisville Site (9.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,031
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,255

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (21 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Moders Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
33
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+395 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,643
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,215
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
794

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PacificState medianUS median
Typical home value$304,605$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$330,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market26 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,643$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Pacific, MO?
$304,605.
What is the median sale price in Pacific, MO?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pacific, MO?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Pacific, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,349/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pacific, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Pacific, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pacific, MO. 533 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pacific, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pacific, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pacific, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pacific, MO?
6 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pacific, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pacific, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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