Appreciation for MSAs:.

Before we disect the appreciation within the MSA for this period, lets consider how Columbia, Missouri did compared to the state as a whole.

The Columbia, Missouri MSA property value change was + 43.88% (+ 4.88% yearly).

All of the property in MO averaged + 61.08% change in value (+ 6.79% yearly).

Columbia-MO

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If you were going to do a Columbia, Missouri Refinance, or Columbia, Missouri Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your Columbia, Missouri home was worth $102,000.00 in 1997, you could multiply by + 43.88%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $146,760.79 in 2005. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Columbia-MO from 1997 to 2005:
+ 4.88%

Appreciation Comparisons

In contrast, the worst 5 MSAs from 1997 to 2005 were Lafayette-IN, Springfield-IL, Columbus-IN, Jonesboro-AR, and Ogden-Clearfield-UT .

  1. Lafayette-IN only increased + 22.26% between 1997 and 2005
  2. Springfield-IL only increased + 23.03% between 1997 and 2005
  3. Columbus-IN only increased + 24.75% between 1997 and 2005
  4. Jonesboro-AR only increased + 28.13% between 1997 and 2005
  5. Ogden-Clearfield-UT only increased + 28.52% between 1997 and 2005

The worst perfoming MSAs ever for a 9 year period, were Midland-TX, Midland-TX, Lafayette-LA, Casper-WY, and Midland-TX .

  1. Midland-TX lost - 34.76% from 1982 to 1990
  2. Midland-TX lost - 32.77% from 1983 thru 1991
  3. Lafayette-LA lost - 26.59% from 1982 thru 1990
  4. Casper-WY lost - 26.42% from 1983 thru 1991
  5. Midland-TX lost - 25.57% from 1984 thru 1992

Zip Code in MSA: 65201 - COLUMBIA, MO

MSA Pop: 151129
Zip Pop: 34547
Avg Value: 93900
County: BOONE
Elev: 758
Region: Midwest
Lat: 38.89644
Long: -92.24628