Housing by town in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $881 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $808 in 2015–2019 (+9.0%; Down after inflation).
Gordonville has the highest median gross rent ($1,013) and Delta the lowest ($707).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $881 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 33.2%
- Median household income
- $68,464
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Cape Girardeau County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenville | — | 7.5% | $51,071 | $82,500 | $525 |
| Cape Girardeau | $876 | 46.0% | $55,658 | $196,300 | $1,380 |
| Delta | $707 | 24.0% | $45,625 | $119,400 | $810 |
| Gordonville | $1,013 | 16.2% | $82,750 | $241,500 | $1,557 |
| Jackson | $900 | 28.9% | $77,105 | $240,000 | $1,622 |
| Oak Ridge | — | 3.8% | $71,458 | $131,300 | $779 |
| Old Appleton | — | 42.9% | $54,306 | $79,100 | $527 |
| Pocahontas | — | 14.3% | $106,875 | $142,900 | $563 |
| Whitewater | — | 11.4% | $49,038 | $105,100 | $1,080 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,950 | $31,600 | $50,550 |
| 2 people | $21,650 | $36,100 | $57,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,600 | $64,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,100 | $72,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,750 | $77,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,350 | $83,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,950 | $89,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
How the places in Cape Girardeau County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Cape Girardeau County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 320 | 385 | 1,354 | 1,629 | 83,140 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 302 | 362 | 1,295 | 1,552 | 83,461 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 260 | 310 | 935 | 1,116 | 83,758 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cape Girardeau County recorded 260 violent and 935 property crimes, 310 and 1,116 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cape Girardeau County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Police Department | 41,080 | 192 | 716 |
| Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office | 26,628 | 56 | 93 |
| Jackson Police Department | 16,050 | 12 | 126 |
| Delta Police Department | 380 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Cape Girardeau County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63701 | 39,345 | $859 | $219,800 | $66,654 | 39.0% |
| 63755 | 27,629 | $936 | $252,100 | $78,750 | 22.3% |
| 63703 | 8,201 | $902 | $122,200 | $38,695 | 57.4% |
| 63766 | 1,715 | $1,125 | $210,100 | $58,828 | 9.5% |
| 63769 | 1,358 | $630 | $195,800 | $91,146 | 4.5% |
| 63785 | 1,282 | $1,079 | $206,100 | $75,938 | 8.1% |
| 63747 | 972 | — | $190,600 | $106,425 | 2.0% |
| 63739 | 508 | — | $142,100 | $62,500 | 24.6% |
| 63744 | 198 | $800 | $110,200 | $36,250 | 21.4% |
| 63745 | 136 | — | $106,300 | — | 0.0% |
| 63743 | 64 | — | — | $122,750 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Cape Girardeau County
What is the crime rate in Cape Girardeau County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cape Girardeau County recorded 310 violent and 1,116 property crimes per 100,000 residents (260 violent and 935 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cape Girardeau County has the highest rent?
Gordonville has the highest median gross rent, $1,013 (±$177) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cape Girardeau County has the lowest rent?
Delta has the lowest median gross rent, $707 (±$183) a month.
What is the median rent in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Cape Girardeau County is $881 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cape Girardeau, MO-IL MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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