Archie School District in Cass County, MO

Cass County is home to 109,393 residents spread across a county where three-quarters of households own their homes, according to the 2023 American Community Survey. The median age of 40.1 reflects a relatively stable, established community rather than a transient one. With a median household income of $87,413 as of 2023, the county sits comfortably above state and national averages, and homes in the area carry a median value around $269,000. For renters, the median gross rent stands at $1,147 per month.

The county's workforce tends to stay local or keep commutes reasonable—the mean commute time is 28.8 minutes. About 29 percent of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher as of 2023, reflecting a mix of educational attainment typical of suburban and exurban Missouri counties. The rental market remains accessible, and homeownership is well within reach for middle-income families; recent sales data shows 161 homes sold in the last 30 days at a median price of $375,000, with homes spending 28 days on the market.

New construction remains modest but steady. Over the recent building permits survey period, the county issued 38 permits, all for single-family homes, suggesting measured growth rather than rapid development. Year-to-date, 1,242 homes have closed at a median sale price of $349,900. Cass County appeals to buyers seeking established neighborhoods with reasonable commutes, solid ownership rates, and prices that don't demand six-figure incomes.