Brown County, Kansas Housing Market
In Brown County, Kansas, the median home value is $118,100, with a median monthly rent of $646. This places Brown County at #2671 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #58 within Kansas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,100
- Establishments: 284
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,828 (avg $63,333)
- Outflow: 3,607 (avg $64,432)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Brown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66434 | 255.3 | +13.63% | 2025 |
| 2 | 66534 | 247.9 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brown County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,100 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $646 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.2 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is 14.9% below the Kansas state average and 48.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $646/month is 19.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Brown County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.3%, compared to 74.2% in Kansas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | Georgia | $118,100 | $723 |
| Clarke County | Mississippi | $118,100 | $801 |
| Morgan County | Kentucky | $118,200 | $663 |
| Reeves County | Texas | $118,000 | $981 |
| Jeff Davis County | Georgia | $118,300 | $650 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County | $117,900 | $840 | 64.9% |
| Gove County | $118,400 | $705 | 79.4% |
| Russell County | $119,000 | $805 | 75.1% |
| Washington County | $117,100 | $562 | 78.5% |
| Hamilton County | $115,800 | $909 | 77.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).