Labette County, Kansas Housing Market
In Labette County, Kansas, the median home value is $94,600, with a median monthly rent of $746. This places Labette County at #2985 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #85 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: $940
- Establishments: 437
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,729 (avg $54,159)
- Outflow: 7,291 (avg $54,594)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Labette County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67357 | 189.2 | -0.90% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Labette County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $94,600 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $746 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.6 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Labette County is 31.9% below the Kansas state average and 58.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $746/month is 7.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.6, buying a home in Labette 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.
Labette County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | Alabama | $94,600 | $733 |
| Clay County | Arkansas | $94,600 | $707 |
| Emanuel County | Georgia | $94,700 | $783 |
| Robeson County | North Carolina | $94,500 | $805 |
| Bradley County | Arkansas | $94,800 | $689 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County | $94,100 | $635 | 84.8% |
| Wilson County | $93,500 | $736 | 77.7% |
| Morton County | $96,100 | $632 | 85.4% |
| Pawnee County | $93,000 | $795 | 66.2% |
| Phillips County | $96,500 | $672 | 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).