Median household income: $74,056; value-to-income ratio 2.35. Excelsior Springs ranks 56 by home value and 85 by population among 87 places in our MO dataset.
What does an FHA loan cost on a typical Excelsior Springs home?
| Item | Excelsior Springs |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $174,000 |
| Missouri median home value | $215,600 |
| Down payment (3.5%) | $6,090 |
| Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP | $170,848 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $1,494 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $65,000 / $50,000 |
| Clay County 2026 FHA limit (1 unit) | $541,287 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $560,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Missouri's 0.88% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,589/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.
What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Excelsior Springs?
Excelsior Springs is in Clay County where HUD's 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $541,287. With the minimum 3.5% down, that caps the purchase price at about $560,000; above that you'd need a bigger down payment or a conventional loan (conforming limit $832,750).
The Excelsior Springs median home value of $174,000 is 19% below the Missouri median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Excelsior Springs buyers use?
No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- HUD Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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