Montgomery County, Kansas Housing Market
In Montgomery County, Kansas, the median home value is $101,700, with a median monthly rent of $761. This places Montgomery County at #2894 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #74 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: $978
- Establishments: 1,953
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 27
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,552 (avg $57,159)
- Outflow: 10,909 (avg $57,754)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Montgomery County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67301 | 195.0 | +9.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Montgomery County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,700 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $761 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.1 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Montgomery County is 26.7% below the Kansas state average and 55.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $761/month is 5.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.1, buying a home in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.9%, compared to 74.2% in Kansas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | New York | $101,700 | $763 |
| Hodgeman County | Kansas | $101,600 | $941 |
| Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | $101,800 | $821 |
| Norton County | Kansas | $101,500 | $609 |
| Franklin County | Mississippi | $101,900 | $725 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgeman County | $101,600 | $941 | 79.1% |
| Norton County | $101,500 | $609 | 76.2% |
| Cherokee County | $100,100 | $799 | 75.5% |
| Cloud County | $100,000 | $769 | 74.0% |
| Rawlins County | $103,800 | $817 | 70.7% |
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).