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Chautauqua County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$59K
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.
15
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$111K
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
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
2021202320242025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,121
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$111K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,357 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.1946
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.54%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.37%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.21%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.4 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.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

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 countys nationally.

How Chautauqua County compares

By median home value, Chautauqua County is the 53rd most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 15% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Chautauqua County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$47K$429K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$472K201,348
2Miami County$375K13,248
3Douglas County$351K33,657
4Leavenworth County$340K25,826
5Pottawatomie County$335K9,345
6Ellsworth County$327K2,919
7Riley County$295K17,203
8Jefferson County$273K7,929
9Franklin County$268K9,973
10Lincoln County$267K1,716
11Wabaunsee County$253K3,313
12Butler County$253K24,458
13Jackson County$246K5,167
14Sedgwick County$223K197,595
15Coffey County$222K3,984
16Linn County$221K7,192
17Cheyenne County$218K1,496
18Clay County$210K3,788
19McPherson County$209K11,016
20Osage County$207K6,666
21Shawnee County$207K63,984
22Geary County$202K9,252
23Reno County$200K24,331
24Wyandotte County$194K53,314
53Chautauqua County$111K2,121

64 counties in Kansas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Chautauqua County, most valuable first

About the Chautauqua County market

What is the median home price in Chautauqua County, KS?

The median sale price in Chautauqua County, KS is $59,333 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Chautauqua County, KS each year?

15 homes sold in Chautauqua County, 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 Chautauqua County, KS?

Chautauqua County, KS contains 2,121 residential properties, with a median of 1,357 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1946. The median TopHap Estimate is $111K.

How does Chautauqua County, KS compare to the rest of Kansas?

By median home value, Chautauqua County, KS is the 53rd most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 15% of all homes in Kansas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Chautauqua County, KS?

37% of homes in Chautauqua County, KS are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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