Ford County, Kansas Housing Market
In Ford County, Kansas, the median home value is $151,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,010. This places Ford County at #2214 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #35 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: $1,014
- Establishments: 774
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 62
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 12,913 (avg $67,294)
- Outflow: 12,236 (avg $68,416)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Ford County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67801 | 247.3 | +2.33% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ford County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,100 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,010 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.5 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ford County is 8.8% above the Kansas state average and 33.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,010/month is 25.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.5, buying a home in Ford 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.
Ford County has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Spring County | Arkansas | $151,100 | $768 |
| Giles County | Virginia | $151,100 | $789 |
| Parke County | Indiana | $151,200 | $704 |
| Benton County | Indiana | $151,000 | $774 |
| Fillmore County | Nebraska | $151,000 | $716 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | $150,600 | $817 | 57.9% |
| Meade County | $148,900 | $790 | 74.0% |
| Kiowa County | $155,300 | $762 | 73.0% |
| Dickinson County | $146,800 | $901 | 78.6% |
| Clay County | $155,900 | $937 | 78.0% |
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).