Republic County, Kansas Housing Market

In Republic County, Kansas, the median home value is $75,600, with a median monthly rent of $664. This places Republic County at #3104 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #99 within Kansas.

Median Home Value $75,600
Median Rent $664/mo
Owner Occupancy 78.2%
Price/Rent Ratio 9.5

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

1,424
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $860
  • Establishments: 166
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Housing Supply

3
new units authorized (2025)
  • Single-family: 3
  • Multi-family: 0
  • U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
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Migration Patterns

+67
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 1,958 (avg $61,711)
  • Outflow: 1,891 (avg $62,169)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Republic County Compares

MetricRepublic CountyKansas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $75,600 $138,824 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $664 $802 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 78.2% 74.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 9.5 14.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Republic County is 45.5% below the Kansas state average and 66.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $664/month is 17.2% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 9.5, buying a home in Republic 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.

Republic 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Wolfe County Kentucky $75,800 $501
Lee County Arkansas $75,300 $667
Webster County West Virginia $76,100 $709
Allendale County South Carolina $76,200 $662
Appling County Georgia $76,700 $739

Other Counties in Kansas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Edwards County $70,900 $740 79.2%
Woodson County $81,200 $618 84.6%
Comanche County $69,600 $692 73.4%
Elk County $68,500 $552 78.8%
Stanton County $67,800 $705 76.5%

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).