Ottawa County, Kansas Housing Market
In Ottawa County, Kansas, the median home value is $166,000, with a median monthly rent of $809. This places Ottawa County at #1883 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 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: $872
- Establishments: 122
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 7
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,329 (avg $66,003)
- Outflow: 2,282 (avg $63,934)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Ottawa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67401 | 202.6 | +4.46% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ottawa County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,000 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.1 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ottawa County is 19.6% above the Kansas state average and 27.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $809/month is 0.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Ottawa County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Ottawa County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renville County | North Dakota | $166,000 | $828 |
| Huron County | Ohio | $166,000 | $848 |
| Ohio County | West Virginia | $166,000 | $821 |
| Lincoln County | Georgia | $165,900 | $786 |
| Chase County | Nebraska | $165,900 | $800 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell County | $165,100 | $830 | 76.3% |
| Sheridan County | $167,200 | $689 | 76.8% |
| Anderson County | $171,400 | $853 | 78.9% |
| Scott County | $160,000 | $685 | 67.2% |
| Wyandotte County | $172,300 | $1,122 | 62.0% |
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).