Joplin is the highest-scoring rental market in Missouri, with a Star Score of 73/100 and a gross yield of 6.6% on a typical home value of $226,654 (September 2026 data). 5 Missouri metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joplin | $226,654 | $1,242 | 6.6% | 73 |
| 2 | St. Louis | $273,164 | $1,427 | 6.3% | 61 |
| 3 | Springfield | $270,546 | $1,251 | 5.5% | 56 |
| 4 | Columbia | $318,695 | $1,457 | 5.5% | 50 |
| 5 | Kansas City | $324,887 | $1,534 | 5.7% | 49 |