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Ottawa County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$157K
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.2,696
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$157K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,435 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.1930
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.73%

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.60%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.72%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
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.25.5 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.5,880
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

How Ottawa County compares

By median home value, Ottawa County is the 45th most expensive of 95 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 28% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Ottawa County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$56K$480K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$471K201,348
2Grant County$397K2,919
3Miami County$392K13,239
4Douglas County$346K33,655
5Leavenworth County$344K25,874
6Pottawatomie County$332K9,345
7Riley County$297K17,208
8Comanche County$275K1,014
9Franklin County$271K9,973
10Jefferson County$270K7,830
11Lincoln County$269K1,685
12Logan County$250K1,329
13Ellsworth County$249K2,918
14Butler County$246K24,459
15Ellis County$242K10,225
16Finney County$241K10,398
17Wabaunsee County$237K3,287
18Norton County$235K2,543
19Sedgwick County$221K197,494
20Linn County$216K7,034
21Sherman County$212K2,662
22Osage County$210K6,667
23Shawnee County$206K63,794
24Jackson County$204K5,124
45Ottawa County$157K2,696

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

Markets in Ottawa County, most valuable first

About the Ottawa County market

How many homes are there in Ottawa County, KS?

Ottawa County, KS contains 2,696 residential properties, with a median of 1,435 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1930. The median TopHap Estimate is $157K.

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

By median home value, Ottawa County, KS is the 45th most expensive of 95 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 28% 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 Ottawa County, KS?

72% of homes in Ottawa County, KS are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

60% of mortgaged homes in Ottawa County, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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