Graham County, Kansas Housing Market

In Graham County, Kansas, the median home value is $89,900, with a median monthly rent of $734. This places Graham County at #3016 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #89 within Kansas.

Median Home Value $89,900
Median Rent $734/mo
Owner Occupancy 78.8%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.2

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

459
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $971
  • Establishments: 91
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+34
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 989 (avg $58,854)
  • Outflow: 955 (avg $59,495)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Graham County Compares

MetricGraham CountyKansas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $89,900 $138,824 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $734 $802 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 78.8% 74.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.2 14.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Graham County is 35.2% below the Kansas state average and 60.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $734/month is 8.5% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.2, buying a home in Graham 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.

Graham County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.8%, compared to 74.2% in Kansas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.

Similar Counties by Home Value

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Wilkinson County Mississippi $90,000 $686
Benson County North Dakota $90,000 $588
Ness County Kansas $89,700 $538
Jefferson Davis County Mississippi $90,100 $757
Randolph County Georgia $90,200 $606

Other Counties in Kansas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Ness County $89,700 $538 81.6%
Decatur County $89,500 $676 77.7%
Rooks County $89,000 $676 74.3%
Greenwood County $88,700 $715 80.5%
Clark County $87,600 $789 73.6%

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).