Miami County, Kansas Housing Market
In Miami County, Kansas, the median home value is $287,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,107. This places Miami County at #687 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $1,104
- Establishments: 894
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 121
- Multi-family: 3
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,971 (avg $95,252)
- Outflow: 13,127 (avg $95,725)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Miami County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66071 | 267.1 | +7.56% | 2025 |
| 2 | 66053 | 234.3 | +2.61% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Miami County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,700 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,107 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Miami County is 107.2% above the Kansas state average and 26.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,107/month is 38.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Miami County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | Minnesota | $287,700 | $1,020 |
| Horry County | South Carolina | $287,700 | $1,255 |
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | $287,600 | $978 |
| Washington County | Texas | $288,100 | $1,165 |
| Cass County | Minnesota | $288,300 | $863 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth County | $282,900 | $1,219 | 69.3% |
| Douglas County | $309,400 | $1,099 | 50.1% |
| Pottawatomie County | $245,900 | $924 | 82.2% |
| Riley County | $237,100 | $1,046 | 46.1% |
| Butler County | $217,600 | $956 | 77.6% |
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).