Marion County, Kansas Housing Market
In Marion County, Kansas, the median home value is $124,200, with a median monthly rent of $727. This places Marion County at #2558 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #53 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: $886
- Establishments: 288
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 12
- Multi-family: 28
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,601 (avg $71,217)
- Outflow: 4,409 (avg $72,071)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Marion County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67063 | 232.9 | +0.11% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Marion County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,200 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $727 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.2 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Marion County is 10.5% below the Kansas state average and 45.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $727/month is 9.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.2, buying a home in Marion 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.
Marion County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appanoose County | Iowa | $124,200 | $784 |
| Screven County | Georgia | $124,300 | $679 |
| Echols County | Georgia | $124,100 | $1,017 |
| Franklin County | Iowa | $124,100 | $696 |
| Tippah County | Mississippi | $124,100 | $790 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne County | $125,900 | $656 | 77.9% |
| Barton County | $126,400 | $761 | 65.2% |
| Lane County | $127,100 | $590 | 88.9% |
| Cowley County | $120,900 | $809 | 68.1% |
| Trego County | $120,900 | $720 | 82.2% |
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).