Geary County, Kansas Housing Market
In Geary County, Kansas, the median home value is $172,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,104. This places Geary County at #1749 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #24 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: $900
- Establishments: 667
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 82
- Multi-family: 38
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,804 (avg $51,297)
- Outflow: 12,837 (avg $53,762)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Geary County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66502 | 242.8 | +4.89% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Geary County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,104 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 43.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.0 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Geary County is 24.4% above the Kansas state average and 24.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,104/month is 37.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.0, buying a home in Geary 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.
Geary County has an owner-occupancy rate of 43.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | Illinois | $172,700 | $851 |
| Thomas County | Kansas | $172,700 | $752 |
| Houston County | Tennessee | $172,700 | $735 |
| Iberville Parish | Louisiana | $172,800 | $827 |
| Crawford County | Missouri | $172,600 | $795 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County | $172,700 | $752 | 75.2% |
| Wyandotte County | $172,300 | $1,122 | 62.0% |
| Linn County | $173,600 | $691 | 81.1% |
| Anderson County | $171,400 | $853 | 78.9% |
| Wabaunsee County | $177,300 | $780 | 81.1% |
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).