Riley County, Kansas Housing Market
In Riley County, Kansas, the median home value is $237,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,046. This places Riley County at #1019 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 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: $936
- Establishments: 1,844
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 93
- Multi-family: 150
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 23,569 (avg $83,421)
- Outflow: 20,707 (avg $87,901)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Riley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66503 | 215.6 | -0.39% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Riley County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $237,100 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,046 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 46.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.9 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Riley County is 70.8% above the Kansas state average and 4.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,046/month is 30.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Riley County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Riley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 46.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | South Carolina | $237,100 | $881 |
| Jefferson County | Missouri | $237,200 | $979 |
| Dubuque County | Iowa | $237,300 | $959 |
| Franklin County | Tennessee | $236,900 | $894 |
| Rankin County | Mississippi | $237,400 | $1,270 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie County | $245,900 | $924 | 82.2% |
| 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).