Stevens County, Kansas Housing Market
In Stevens County, Kansas, the median home value is $129,300, with a median monthly rent of $927. This places Stevens County at #2501 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #48 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: $1,177
- Establishments: 172
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,844 (avg $76,977)
- Outflow: 1,735 (avg $79,018)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Stevens County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67951 | 178.3 | -6.71% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Stevens County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $129,300 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $927 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.6 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Stevens County is 6.9% below the Kansas state average and 43.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $927/month is 15.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.6, buying a home in Stevens 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.
Stevens County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.5%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Missouri | $129,400 | $684 |
| Jim Hogg County | Texas | $129,400 | $824 |
| Crane County | Texas | $129,400 | $882 |
| Izard County | Arkansas | $129,100 | $621 |
| Clay County | Mississippi | $129,100 | $817 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County | $129,600 | $724 | 80.1% |
| Marshall County | $127,700 | $690 | 80.0% |
| Lane County | $127,100 | $590 | 88.9% |
| Barton County | $126,400 | $761 | 65.2% |
| Reno County | $132,500 | $863 | 69.2% |
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).