Cowley County, Kansas Housing Market
In Cowley County, Kansas, the median home value is $120,900, with a median monthly rent of $809. This places Cowley County at #2623 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #54 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: $1,020
- Establishments: 688
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 33
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 12,922 (avg $61,516)
- Outflow: 12,282 (avg $62,233)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Cowley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67156 | 178.8 | +5.25% | 2025 |
| 2 | 67110 | 238.4 | +1.74% | 2025 |
| 3 | 67005 | 213.3 | +1.36% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cowley County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,900 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.5 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cowley County is 12.9% below the Kansas state average and 46.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $809/month is 0.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.5, buying a home in Cowley 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.
Cowley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.1%, compared to 74.2% in Kansas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | Arkansas | $120,900 | $847 |
| Trego County | Kansas | $120,900 | $720 |
| Jackson County | Florida | $120,800 | $865 |
| Monroe County | Mississippi | $120,800 | $768 |
| Cambria County | Pennsylvania | $121,000 | $739 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trego County | $120,900 | $720 | 82.2% |
| Russell County | $119,000 | $805 | 75.1% |
| Gove County | $118,400 | $705 | 79.4% |
| Brown County | $118,100 | $646 | 76.3% |
| Logan County | $117,900 | $840 | 64.9% |
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).