What is the rental yield in Wilshire Place, Saint Joseph, Missouri?

The gross yield in Wilshire Place, Saint Joseph, Missouri is 5.4%. That sits alongside prices that are in line with Saint Joseph and 6% below Missouri, plus a 3.7% increase over the past year. The Red Flag score is 60, with walkability at 60.

How has home value changed in Wilshire Place, Saint Joseph, Missouri?

Home values in Wilshire Place, Saint Joseph, Missouri are up 3.7% over the past year. Prices are in line with Saint Joseph and 6% below Missouri, which can matter for entry pricing. The neighborhood also has a Red Flag score of 60 and education in the 39th percentile.

How does Wilshire Place compare with Saint Joseph and Missouri?

Wilshire Place in Saint Joseph, Missouri is priced in line with Saint Joseph and 6% below Missouri. Its gross yield is 5.4%, and prices are up 3.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 60, with walkability of 60 and education in the 39th percentile.

What are the main strengths and risks in Wilshire Place, Saint Joseph, Missouri?

The main strength in Wilshire Place, Saint Joseph, Missouri is the combination of 5.4% gross yield and prices that are 6% below Missouri. The main risk is the Red Flag score of 60. Walkability is 60, education is in the 39th percentile, and prices are up 3.7% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Wilshire Place

Saint Joseph, Missouri US

Wilshire Place in Saint Joseph, Missouri presents a balanced investment profile with moderate income potential and mixed pricing momentum. Gross yield is 5.4%, while prices are in line with Saint Joseph and 6% below Missouri, with values up 3.7% over the past year. The neighborhood has a Red Flag score of 60, walkability of 60, and education in the 39th percentile. One strength is the combination of yield and price positioning; one risk is the relatively elevated Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

5.37 mi²

ZIP Code

64506

County

Buchanan County

State

Missouri

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$277,818

YoY+3.7%

Gross Rental Yield

5.5%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

60 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

39 / 100

Limited · better than 39% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Wilshire Place Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Wilshire Place, Saint Joseph.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$277,818	+3.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$151/sqft	+6.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,250/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	5.5%	—
Liquidity Score	25 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	61	-29.1%

Is Wilshire Place Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Missouri crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

60 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Tornado100Very High

Heat100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire60High

Flood40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Missouri averaged 24.0 crimes and 4.6 violent per 1,000 residents (-8.0% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.5%

Appreciating market — +3.7% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 61 homes sold last period

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Wilshire Place's live DistrictScore metrics.

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Wilshire Place Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Missouri-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.2 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-15.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Wilshire Place centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 59% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Missouri Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.0	4.6	-8.0%
2023	26.3	4.7	-7.8%
2022	28.6	4.9	-0.1%
2021	28.7	5.2	-6.3%
2020	30.7	5.4	-2.5%
2019	31.6	5.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Wilshire Place inherits the Missouri figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Wilshire Place

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor5 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Wilshire Place: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

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Walkability & Amenities in Wilshire Place

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

60

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

14

Grocery

26

Dining

13

Schools

1

Universities

2

Hospitals

4

Pharmacies

9

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Wilshire Place's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Wilshire Place vs Saint Joseph vs Missouri

How Wilshire Place benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Wilshire Place, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Saint Joseph neighborhoods and about 6% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.5%, against 5.5% for Saint Joseph neighborhoods and 6.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 3.7%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Saint Joseph neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Wilshire Place	$151/sqft	5.5%	25
Saint Joseph	$151/sqft	5.5%	25
Missouri	$160/sqft	6.0%	25

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Missouri tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.85% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.7%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Wilshire Place Real Estate FAQ

Wilshire Place in Saint Joseph, Missouri shows a mixed but workable investment profile. Gross yield is 5.4%, prices are in line with Saint Joseph and 6% below Missouri, and values are up 3.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 60, so the risk reading is not low.

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