Coffey County, Kansas Housing Market
In Coffey County, Kansas, the median home value is $157,400, with a median monthly rent of $836. This places Coffey County at #2080 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 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: $1,673
- Establishments: 212
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 26
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,390 (avg $72,336)
- Outflow: 3,195 (avg $73,582)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Coffey County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66839 | 236.6 | -11.76% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Coffey County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,400 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.7 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Coffey County is 13.4% above the Kansas state average and 30.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $836/month is 4.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.7, the buy-vs-rent decision in Coffey County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Coffey County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | Georgia | $157,500 | $956 |
| Shannon County | Missouri | $157,500 | $574 |
| Montgomery County | New York | $157,500 | $940 |
| Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | $157,300 | $785 |
| Tyler County | Texas | $157,300 | $1,049 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage County | $156,800 | $785 | 82.4% |
| Clay County | $155,900 | $937 | 78.0% |
| Kiowa County | $155,300 | $762 | 73.0% |
| 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).