Douglas County, Kansas Housing Market
In Douglas County, Kansas, the median home value is $309,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,099. This places Douglas County at #579 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 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: $986
- Establishments: 3,478
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 230
- Multi-family: 147
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 46,423 (avg $87,563)
- Outflow: 43,620 (avg $89,890)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Douglas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66409 | 302.3 | +23.60% | 2025 |
| 2 | 66021 | 283.8 | +14.81% | 2025 |
| 3 | 66524 | 262.4 | +6.44% | 2025 |
| 4 | 66006 | 243.2 | +9.63% | 2025 |
| 5 | 66092 | 255.9 | +8.95% | 2025 |
| 6 | 66025 | 244.2 | +8.20% | 2025 |
| 7 | 66044 | 273.6 | +3.13% | 2025 |
| 8 | 66046 | 253.6 | +7.75% | 2025 |
| 9 | 66047 | 221.0 | +7.04% | 2025 |
| 10 | 66049 | 222.6 | +4.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Douglas County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $309,400 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,099 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 50.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.5 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Douglas County is 122.9% above the Kansas state average and 35.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,099/month is 37.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Douglas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 50.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siskiyou County | California | $309,500 | $1,091 |
| Imperial County | California | $309,600 | $1,056 |
| Yakima County | Washington | $310,100 | $1,109 |
| Idaho County | Idaho | $310,200 | $789 |
| Johnson County | Iowa | $308,600 | $1,122 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County | $287,700 | $1,107 | 78.2% |
| Leavenworth County | $282,900 | $1,219 | 69.3% |
| Pottawatomie County | $245,900 | $924 | 82.2% |
| Riley County | $237,100 | $1,046 | 46.1% |
| Johnson County | $391,200 | $1,434 | 68.5% |
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).