Stanton County, Kansas Housing Market

In Stanton County, Kansas, the median home value is $67,800, with a median monthly rent of $705. This places Stanton County at #3119 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #103 within Kansas.

Median Home Value $67,800
Median Rent $705/mo
Owner Occupancy 76.5%
Price/Rent Ratio 8.0

📈 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

387
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $967
  • Establishments: 72
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+0
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 656 (avg $81,172)
  • Outflow: 656 (avg $81,172)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Stanton County Compares

MetricStanton CountyKansas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $67,800 $138,824 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $705 $802 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 76.5% 74.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 8.0 14.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Stanton County is 51.2% below the Kansas state average and 70.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $705/month is 12.1% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 8.0, buying a home in Stanton 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.

Stanton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.5%, 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
Letcher County Kentucky $67,400 $669
Warren County Georgia $67,100 $690
Elk County Kansas $68,500 $552
Taliaferro County Georgia $68,900 $638
Leslie County Kentucky $69,000 $585

Other Counties in Kansas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Elk County $68,500 $552 78.8%
Comanche County $69,600 $692 73.4%
Chautauqua County $65,500 $708 82.0%
Edwards County $70,900 $740 79.2%
Jewell County $64,600 $608 74.1%

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).