Pottawatomie County, Kansas Housing Market
In Pottawatomie County, Kansas, the median home value is $245,900, with a median monthly rent of $924. This places Pottawatomie County at #922 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #5 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: $1,055
- Establishments: 677
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 125
- Multi-family: 7
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,247 (avg $84,580)
- Outflow: 9,521 (avg $85,340)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Pottawatomie County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66547 | 278.4 | +9.31% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,900 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $924 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.2 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Pottawatomie County is 77.1% above the Kansas state average and 8.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $924/month is 15.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Pottawatomie County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Bay Borough | Alaska | $245,800 | $1,317 |
| West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | $245,700 | $1,049 |
| McLeod County | Minnesota | $246,100 | $941 |
| Hampton city | Virginia | $245,700 | $1,427 |
| Harnett County | North Carolina | $246,200 | $1,112 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County | $237,100 | $1,046 | 46.1% |
| Butler County | $217,600 | $956 | 77.6% |
| Nemaha County | $217,200 | $774 | 78.0% |
| Jefferson County | $216,900 | $835 | 85.7% |
| Ellis County | $216,300 | $943 | 63.2% |
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).