Cherokee County, Kansas Housing Market
In Cherokee County, Kansas, the median home value is $100,100, with a median monthly rent of $799. This places Cherokee County at #2912 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #77 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: $1,261
- Establishments: 375
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 17
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,262 (avg $61,455)
- Outflow: 6,904 (avg $61,698)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Cherokee County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66713 | 240.9 | +5.67% | 2025 |
| 2 | 66739 | 231.2 | +12.66% | 2025 |
| 3 | 66762 | 236.4 | +3.61% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cherokee County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $100,100 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $799 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.4 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cherokee County is 27.9% below the Kansas state average and 56.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $799/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.4, buying a home in Cherokee County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Cherokee County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treutlen County | Georgia | $100,100 | $733 |
| Edwards County | Illinois | $100,000 | $811 |
| Cloud County | Kansas | $100,000 | $769 |
| Neshoba County | Mississippi | $100,000 | $839 |
| Lawrence County | Mississippi | $100,000 | $753 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud County | $100,000 | $769 | 74.0% |
| Wichita County | $99,300 | $942 | 78.0% |
| Norton County | $101,500 | $609 | 76.2% |
| Hodgeman County | $101,600 | $941 | 79.1% |
| Montgomery County | $101,700 | $761 | 72.9% |
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).