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Barker

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$336K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
12
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$282K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2016201820192026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2016201820192026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
2016201820192026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2016201820192026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2016201820192026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2016201820192026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
JanDecMarSep

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.700
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.1,279 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.1935
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.97%

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.1.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.43%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.2 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.134
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 100.30

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,637
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,501 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87K
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%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Barker compares

By median home value, Barker is the 22nd most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Douglas County, and its typical home is worth more than 29% of all homes in Douglas County.

Home values in Barker

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$166K$590K
neighborhoods in Douglas County ranked by median home value
#Douglas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Gateway$580K225
2West Lawrence$537K2,461
3Scenic Riverway$473K359
4Quail Run$453K1,250
5Western Hills$437K134
6Old West Lawrence$406K523
7Monterey$378K274
8Hillcrest$374K238
9University Place$371K207
10Prairie Meadows$362K693
11Oread$353K622
12Sunflower$347K172
13Deerfield$346K525
14Perry Park$332K494
15Sunset Hills$320K1,206
16Indian Hills$318K622
17Prairie Park$295K1,204
18Centennial$287K582
19Park Hill$287K188
20North Lawrence$284K1,001
21Babcock$283K108
22Barker$282K700
23East Lawrence$239K877
24Brook Creek$233K1,008

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

About the Barker market

What is the median home price in Barker, KS?

The median sale price in Barker, KS is $335,561 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Barker, KS each year?

12 homes sold in Barker, KS over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Barker, KS?

Barker, KS contains 700 residential properties, with a median of 1,279 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1935. The median TopHap Estimate is $282K.

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

By median home value, Barker, KS is the 22nd most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Douglas County. Its typical home is worth more than 29% of all homes in Douglas County. Babcock ranks just above it and East Lawrence just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Barker, KS?

74% of homes in Barker, KS are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Barker, KS hold?

64% of mortgaged homes in Barker, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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