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Riley County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$296K
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.17,203
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$296K
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.1977
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%

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.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.4%
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.25%
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.126.7 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.72,562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.119 / 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.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Riley County compares

By median home value, Riley County is the 7th most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Riley County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$122K$843K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$471K201,348
2Miami County$379K13,248
3Douglas County$352K33,657
4Leavenworth County$345K25,822
5Pottawatomie County$328K9,344
6Ellsworth County$327K2,918
7Riley County$296K17,203
8Jefferson County$269K7,832
9Lincoln County$269K1,684
10Franklin County$264K9,973
11Wabaunsee County$248K3,313
12Cheyenne County$238K1,495
13Butler County$237K24,459
14Coffey County$228K3,984
15Jackson County$225K5,167
16Clay County$220K3,788
17McPherson County$213K11,016
18Linn County$211K7,192
19Chase County$211K1,491
20Osage County$210K6,666
21Sedgwick County$209K197,582
22Shawnee County$204K63,971
23Reno County$200K24,331
24Sherman County$195K2,662

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

Markets in Riley County, most valuable first

About the Riley County market

How many homes are there in Riley County, KS?

Riley County, KS contains 17,203 residential properties, with a median of 1,446 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1977. The median TopHap Estimate is $296K.

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

By median home value, Riley County, KS is the 7th most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Kansas. Ellsworth County ranks just above it and Jefferson 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 Riley County, KS?

61% of homes in Riley County, KS are owner-occupied. 25% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

67% of mortgaged homes in Riley County, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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