Moving to Fair Grove, MO
Moving to Fair Grove, MO: What to Know Before You Buy
Fair Grove sits off US-65 in northern Greene County, about 27 minutes from downtown Springfield. Here is what I actually tell buyers about Fair Grove: the commute, the school district, what the market looks like, and the two things I want you to know before you sign anything.
At a glance
Quick facts for Fair Grove, MO
Population
1,645
Census estimate, July 2025. Up about 49% since 2000.
Drive time
~27 min
To downtown Springfield via US-65. About 36 minutes to Springfield-Branson National Airport.
School district
Fair Grove R-X
Elementary, middle and high school. Niche grade B+, 1,296 students (November 2026).
Homes sold
59 a year
In the 12 months ending October 2026. Usually 8 to 17 homes for sale at any one time.
County
Greene
ZIP code 65648.
Main roads
US-65
Plus Route 125 and Route CC.
Water & sewer
Split
Sewer from the City of Fair Grove. Water from Greene County Public Water Supply District No. 5.
Big event
Heritage Reunion
Last full weekend of September at the Wommack Mill.
With so few sales, a single month’s median can swing a lot. Over the past year the monthly median ranged from about $225,000 to $470,000, so ask me for recent sales on the type of home you want.
The long answer
Why are people moving to Fair Grove, MO?
Most buyers I show in Fair Grove are after three things: a little more room, the Fair Grove school district, and still being under half an hour from Springfield. The town has grown by about half since 2000, but it is still one of the smallest markets we cover.
You are about 27 minutes from Springfield
Fair Grove sits right off US-65, so the drive to downtown Springfield is about 27 minutes without traffic, and north Springfield is closer than that. Springfield-Branson National Airport is about 36 minutes, and Bolivar is about 37 minutes north.
If you are comparing towns, I also wrote up Republic, and my Areas We Serve page lines up every town we cover side by side.
The Fair Grove school district
Fair Grove R-X has three schools: an elementary, a middle school and a high school. As of November 2026, Niche gives the district an overall B+ with 1,296 students and a 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio.
Attendance lines do not always follow city limits or mailing addresses, so confirm the boundary for any address with the district before you settle on a home.
What homes cost in Fair Grove
Fair Grove is a small market. There were 59 sales in the 12 months ending October 2026, and the median in October was $225,000 on just 5 sales. Because the sample is so small, the monthly median has ranged from about $225,000 to $470,000 over the past year, depending on whether acreage or in-town homes sold that month.
See current homes for sale in Fair Grove, or use our mortgage calculator to see what a payment looks like.
History and things to do
The Wommack Mill is the landmark. Built in the 1880s, it milled grain until 1969 and has been owned by the Fair Grove Historical and Preservation Society since 1984. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
The mill grounds host the Fair Grove Heritage Reunion on the last full weekend of September, with free admission, hundreds of craft booths and a parade. KSMU reported 2024 crowds expected in the tens of thousands. The Historical Society also hosts an Ice Cream Social each July and a Christmas Tree Lighting each December.
The town is investing in the basics
Voters approved a $1 million bond for sewer system upgrades in April 2025, and the city has been working on its water and wastewater systems. Day to day, there is a Price Cutter grocery store on Old Mill Road, and most bigger shopping trips mean a drive into north Springfield.
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Straight from me
Your agent’s hot take: what I’d want you to know before moving to Fair Grove
Lexi Maes
KW Local
Fair Grove gives you room to spread out, its own K-12 school district, and a fall festival that draws thousands of visitors, all within half an hour of Springfield. That said, I do my best to inform my buyers so there is no sticker shock after purchase. Two things I would want you to know.
Very few homes come up for sale
This is a small market. The town had about 614 housing units at the 2020 Census, and over the past year there were usually somewhere between 8 and 17 homes for sale at once. If you have your heart set on Fair Grove, the right home may not be on the market the week you start looking.
Here is how we handle it. Set up listing alerts below so you hear about new homes the day they hit the market, get pre-approved before you start so you can move quickly, and let me know if you are open to acreage just outside town, which widens the options.
The drive and limited shopping
Most jobs, healthcare and shopping mean a drive into Springfield. Downtown is about 27 minutes away, and the Census puts the average Fair Grove commute at about 25 minutes. There is a grocery store in town, but you will be driving for most dining, big-box stores and appointments.
Before you buy, drive your actual route to work at rush hour and to the places you go every week, so you know what that looks like. For a lot of my buyers the drive is part of the trade, and it is worth knowing what it will feel like before you commit.
Weigh it for your situation. For a lot of my buyers, a little patience on inventory and a longer drive are a fair trade for what Fair Grove offers. If you want to talk it through, I am happy to.
Questions buyers ask me
Fair Grove, MO: frequently asked questions
How far is Fair Grove, MO from Springfield?
About 18 miles and roughly 27 minutes to downtown Springfield via US-65, without traffic. Springfield-Branson National Airport is about 36 minutes away.
What county is Fair Grove, MO in?
Fair Grove is in Greene County, and its ZIP code is 65648.
What school district is Fair Grove, MO in?
Fair Grove R-X, which has an elementary, a middle school and a high school. Niche gives the district an overall B+ with 1,296 students as of November 2026. Confirm attendance boundaries for any address with the district.
How much do homes cost in Fair Grove, MO?
It varies a lot month to month because so few homes sell. The October 2026 median was $225,000 on 5 sales, and the monthly median ranged from about $225,000 to $470,000 over the past year, per the Southern Missouri Regional MLS.
How many homes are for sale in Fair Grove, MO?
Usually between 8 and 17 at any one time over the past year, with 59 sales in the 12 months ending October 2026. Listing alerts are the best way to catch new ones.
Is Fair Grove, MO growing?
Yes, steadily. Fair Grove grew from 1,107 people in 2000 to an estimated 1,645 in 2025, about 49%.
Who provides water and sewer in Fair Grove, MO?
The City of Fair Grove provides sewer, and Greene County Public Water Supply District No. 5 provides water. Homes outside city limits may be on well and septic, so check the listing.
What is the Fair Grove Heritage Reunion?
A free fall festival held the last full weekend of September at the Wommack Mill, with hundreds of craft booths and a parade, run by the Fair Grove Historical and Preservation Society.
Where can I find crime statistics for Fair Grove, MO?
The Fair Grove Police Department is the local source, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol publishes data through the state crime reporting site at showmecrime.mo.gov. I share these same sources with every buyer so you can look at the numbers and draw your own conclusions.
What is there to do in Fair Grove, MO?
The Wommack Mill and its grounds, the Heritage Reunion in September, the Ice Cream Social in July and the Christmas Tree Lighting in December. Springfield’s parks, restaurants and shopping are about half an hour away.
Should I buy in Fair Grove or Springfield?
It depends on your commute, your budget and how much room you want. Fair Grove gives you a smaller town and more space, while Springfield has far more homes to choose from and shorter drives. Book a time with me and I will walk you through both.
Let’s talk
Thinking about Fair Grove?
I will set you up with alerts so you see new Fair Grove homes first, pull recent sales on the kind of home you want, and help you be ready to move when the right one comes up.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
Last updated November 2026. Home prices are from the Southern Missouri Regional MLS (residential, city of Fair Grove). Drive times are estimates without traffic; map your own route before you buy.
- Population: Census population estimates
- School district: fairgroveschools.net
- School grade: Niche
- Sewer bond: KWTO, April 2025
- Wommack Mill: Wikipedia
- Heritage Reunion: KSMU, September 2024
- Heritage Reunion 2025: KY3, September 2025
- Ice Cream Social and Tree Lighting: Fair Grove Historical Society
- Crime data: showmecrime.mo.gov