Top Kansas markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottawa, KS | 97 | A+ |
| 2 | Hutchinson, KS | 91 | A- |
| 3 | Emporia, KS | 91 | A- |
| 4 | Atchison, KS | 86 | B |
| 5 | Salina, KS | 86 | B |
| 6 | Hays, KS | 81 | B- |
| 7 | Lawrence, KS | 81 | B- |
| 8 | Great Bend, KS | 80 | B- |
| 9 | Topeka, KS | 79 | C+ |
| 10 | McPherson, KS | 68 | D+ |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hodgeman County, KS | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Nemaha County, KS | 98 | A+ |
| 3 | Elk County, KS | 98 | A+ |
| 4 | Trego County, KS | 98 | A+ |
| 5 | Kearny County, KS | 97 | A+ |
| 6 | Gove County, KS | 97 | A+ |
| 7 | Stanton County, KS | 97 | A+ |
| 8 | Clay County, KS | 97 | A+ |
| 9 | Russell County, KS | 97 | A+ |
| 10 | Grant County, KS | 96 | A |
Kansas Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Kansas. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Kansas Metro Areas
17 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Kansas
+5 more metro areas in Kansas tracked by PropertyIQ
Kansas Counties
105 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Kansas
+93 more counties in Kansas tracked by PropertyIQ
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Kansas Real Estate Market Analysis
Kansas's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable Kansas metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
Kansas City straddles the Kansas-Missouri border, creating a single market with two states' tax structures. Wichita's aviation manufacturing (Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna, Beechcraft) anchors the state's second-largest metro with distinct cyclical dynamics. Kansas offers consistently strong rental yields relative to purchase prices — among the highest cap rates available in any US metro market tracked by PropertyIQ.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any Kansas market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare Kansas markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
Kansas Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Kansas Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-21. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Kansas?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 17 metro areas and 105 counties in Kansas, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Kansas market?
A score of 50 marks Kansas's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Kansas market is read against Kansas's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Kansas average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Kansas?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Kansas metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Kansas market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Kansas shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Kansas metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Ottawa, KS has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Kansas metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.