Rice County, Kansas Housing Market
In Rice County, Kansas, the median home value is $104,600, with a median monthly rent of $753. This places Rice County at #2861 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #72 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: $1,073
- Establishments: 283
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 15
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,556 (avg $66,283)
- Outflow: 3,368 (avg $67,077)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Rice County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67554 | 234.2 | +12.64% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rice County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $104,600 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $753 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.6 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rice County is 24.7% below the Kansas state average and 54.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $753/month is 6.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.6, buying a home in Rice 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.
Rice County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County | Georgia | $104,600 | $918 |
| Attala County | Mississippi | $104,600 | $825 |
| Lee County | South Carolina | $104,600 | $823 |
| Stark County | Illinois | $104,500 | $735 |
| Union County | Kentucky | $104,500 | $790 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace County | $105,000 | $601 | 74.8% |
| Rawlins County | $103,800 | $817 | 70.7% |
| Montgomery County | $101,700 | $761 | 72.9% |
| Allen County | $107,600 | $720 | 75.4% |
| Hodgeman County | $101,600 | $941 | 79.1% |
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).