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Babcock

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$282K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.108
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$282K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,609 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1948
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.69%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.64%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.29%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.36%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.41%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.37%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.732
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,371 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Babcock compares

By median home value, Babcock is the 20th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Douglas County, and its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Douglas County.

Home values in Babcock

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$190K$835K
neighborhoods in Douglas County ranked by median home value
#Douglas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Gateway$574K225
2West Lawrence$529K2,461
3Scenic Riverway$473K359
4Quail Run$433K1,250
5Western Hills$415K134
6Old West Lawrence$415K523
7Monterey$392K274
8Hillcrest$392K238
9University Place$373K207
10Oread$365K622
11Sunflower$364K172
12Deerfield$363K525
13Prairie Meadows$356K693
14Perry Park$341K494
15Indian Hills$324K622
16Sunset Hills$315K1,206
17Prairie Park$286K1,204
18North Lawrence$284K1,001
19Park Hill$283K188
20Babcock$282K108
21Centennial$280K582
22Barker$278K700
23East Lawrence$241K877
24Pinckney$228K1,033

25 neighborhoods in Douglas County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Babcock market

How many homes are there in Babcock, KS?

Babcock, KS contains 108 residential properties, with a median of 1,609 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1948. The median TopHap Estimate is $282K.

How does Babcock, KS compare to the rest of Douglas County?

By median home value, Babcock, KS is the 20th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Douglas County. Its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Douglas County. Park Hill ranks just above it and Centennial just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Babcock, KS?

29% of homes in Babcock, KS are owner-occupied. 36% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Babcock, KS hold?

64% of mortgaged homes in Babcock, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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