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McPherson County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$215K
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.
137
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$210K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties 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
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.11,016
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$210K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,446 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.1960
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.78%

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.54%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.25%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.48%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.30.4 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.30,437
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.34 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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 McPherson County compares

By median home value, McPherson County is the 18th most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in McPherson County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$80K$604K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$470K201,348
2Miami County$376K13,248
3Douglas County$351K33,656
4Leavenworth County$342K25,832
5Pottawatomie County$335K9,363
6Ellsworth County$328K2,919
7Riley County$295K17,204
8Jefferson County$273K7,929
9Franklin County$269K9,973
10Lincoln County$268K1,716
11Wabaunsee County$253K3,313
12Butler County$252K24,458
13Jackson County$246K5,167
14Sedgwick County$224K197,594
15Coffey County$223K3,984
16Linn County$223K7,192
17Cheyenne County$218K1,496
18McPherson County$210K11,016
19Clay County$210K3,788
20Shawnee County$206K63,987
21Osage County$206K6,666
22Reno County$200K24,331
23Geary County$200K9,252
24Chase County$194K1,491

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

Markets in McPherson County, most valuable first

About the McPherson County market

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

The median sale price in McPherson County, KS is $215,333 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

137 homes sold in McPherson 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 McPherson County, KS?

McPherson County, KS contains 11,016 residential properties, with a median of 1,446 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1960. The median TopHap Estimate is $210K.

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

By median home value, McPherson County, KS is the 18th most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Kansas. Cheyenne County ranks just above it and Clay County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in McPherson County, KS?

69% of homes in McPherson County, KS are owner-occupied. 25% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in McPherson County, KS hold?

54% of mortgaged homes in McPherson County, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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