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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
$144K
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.
24
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$187K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jun 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.2,761
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$187K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,421 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.72%

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.61%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.44%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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%

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 Ottawa County compares

By median home value, Ottawa County is the 26th most expensive of 65 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Ottawa County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$61K$544K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$471K201,348
2Miami County$377K13,391
3Douglas County$350K33,657
4Pottawatomie County$328K9,366
5Ellsworth County$327K2,919
6Leavenworth County$326K24,111
7Riley County$294K17,274
8Jefferson County$285K7,929
9Lincoln County$268K1,716
10Franklin County$268K9,969
11Cheyenne County$261K1,496
12Wabaunsee County$257K3,313
13Butler County$250K24,458
14Jackson County$247K5,167
15Linn County$241K7,194
16Sedgwick County$223K197,735
17Geary County$218K9,252
18McPherson County$211K11,016
19Sherman County$208K2,664
20Osage County$206K6,824
21Reno County$205K24,331
22Shawnee County$204K63,361
23Anderson County$199K3,557
24Wyandotte County$194K53,817
26Ottawa County$187K2,761

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

Markets in Ottawa County, most valuable first

About the Ottawa County market

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

The median sale price in Ottawa County, KS is $144,467 (data through June 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

24 homes sold in Ottawa County, KS over the last 12 months (data through June 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 Ottawa County, KS?

Ottawa County, KS contains 2,761 residential properties, with a median of 1,421 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1935. The median TopHap Estimate is $187K.

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

By median home value, Ottawa County, KS is the 26th most expensive of 65 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 35% 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?

61% of homes in Ottawa County, KS are owner-occupied. 18% 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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