Clay County, Kansas Housing Market
In Clay County, Kansas, the median home value is $155,900, with a median monthly rent of $937. This places Clay County at #2117 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #33 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: $739
- Establishments: 240
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 21
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,390 (avg $67,802)
- Outflow: 3,180 (avg $69,072)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Clay County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67410 | 216.5 | +3.25% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clay County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,900 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $937 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.9 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clay County is 12.3% above the Kansas state average and 31.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $937/month is 16.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.9, buying a home in Clay 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.
Clay County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon County | Nebraska | $155,900 | $689 |
| Humboldt County | Iowa | $155,800 | $744 |
| Vernon Parish | Louisiana | $156,000 | $1,068 |
| Lincoln County | Mississippi | $155,800 | $760 |
| Washington County | Illinois | $155,700 | $818 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa County | $155,300 | $762 | 73.0% |
| Osage County | $156,800 | $785 | 82.4% |
| Coffey County | $157,400 | $836 | 75.9% |
| Scott County | $160,000 | $685 | 67.2% |
| Ford County | $151,100 | $1,010 | 62.5% |
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).