Ellis County, Kansas Housing Market
In Ellis County, Kansas, the median home value is $216,300, with a median monthly rent of $943. This places Ellis County at #1238 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 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: $944
- Establishments: 1,028
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 42
- Multi-family: 68
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,400 (avg $78,997)
- Outflow: 10,741 (avg $80,787)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Ellis County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67601 | 241.2 | +5.42% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ellis County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,300 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $943 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.1 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ellis County is 55.8% above the Kansas state average and 5.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $943/month is 17.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Ellis County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Ellis County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steuben County | Indiana | $216,200 | $933 |
| Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | $216,400 | $933 |
| Southampton County | Virginia | $216,200 | $930 |
| Lamar County | Georgia | $216,500 | $878 |
| Marquette County | Michigan | $216,500 | $949 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $216,900 | $835 | 85.7% |
| Nemaha County | $217,200 | $774 | 78.0% |
| Butler County | $217,600 | $956 | 77.6% |
| McPherson County | $211,200 | $916 | 75.5% |
| Jackson County | $207,300 | $814 | 77.1% |
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).