Jefferson County, Kansas Housing Market
In Jefferson County, Kansas, the median home value is $216,900, with a median monthly rent of $835. This places Jefferson County at #1224 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,212
- Establishments: 365
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 80
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,780 (avg $71,883)
- Outflow: 7,371 (avg $72,139)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Jefferson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66070 | 225.2 | +1.54% | 2025 |
| 2 | 66086 | 261.2 | +3.79% | 2025 |
| 3 | 66054 | 254.3 | +2.92% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jefferson County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,900 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 85.7% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.6 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jefferson County is 56.2% above the Kansas state average and 4.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $835/month is 4.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Jefferson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 85.7%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | Idaho | $216,900 | $773 |
| Boone County | Illinois | $216,900 | $1,041 |
| Eaton County | Michigan | $216,900 | $1,092 |
| Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | $217,000 | $1,109 |
| Pamlico County | North Carolina | $216,800 | $752 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemaha County | $217,200 | $774 | 78.0% |
| Ellis County | $216,300 | $943 | 63.2% |
| 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).