Kansas Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Kansas?
The Kansas housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 2.7% year-over-year. there are currently 266 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$235,906
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+39.9%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
266
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Kansas vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Kansas: $1,067/mo (+5.7% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $235,906 and average rent of $1,067/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Kansas is 18.4. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in Kansas. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Lawrence, KS
$320,265
Avg rent: $1,487/mo
Manhattan, KS
$258,618
Avg rent: $1,157/mo
Ottawa, KS
$246,956
Avg rent: $1,046/mo
Hays, KS
$232,160
Garden City, KS
$225,040
McPherson, KS
$214,820
Avg rent: $1,050/mo
Wichita, KS
$212,890
Avg rent: $1,155/mo
Topeka, KS
$204,466
Avg rent: $1,136/mo
Dodge City, KS
$200,266
Emporia, KS
$181,087
Avg rent: $742/mo
Atchison, KS
$175,043
Salina, KS
$170,511
Avg rent: $1,101/mo
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