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What Is the Average Rent in Elk County, Kansas?

$552/month 3.4%vs 2023 ($534)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Elk County, Kansas is $552/month (±$38), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $68,500 (±$12,218), and the median household income is $64,609/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Elk County, Kansas and Neighbouring Counties

Greenwood: $715Elk County: $552Wilson: $736Chautauqua: $708Montgomery: $761Cowley: $809Butler: $956$715$552$736$708$761$809$956

Housing Metrics for Elk County, Kansas

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$552
Median Home Value$68,500
Median Household Income$64,609
Total Housing Units999
Renter-Occupied Units212
Renter-Occupied Share21%
Households Paying 50%+ Income31 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$285+0.0%
1 BR$510+0.0%
2 BR$517+0.0%
3 BR$570+0.0%

How does Elk County, Kansas compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Kansas.

Higher rent than 2% of counties in Kansas · 104th of 105

Cheapest: Washington County($562)
Priciest: Johnson County($1,434)
#CountyValue
1Johnson County$1,434
2Leavenworth County$1,219
3Wyandotte County$1,122
… 99 more …
103Washington County$562
104Elk County(you are here)$552
105Ness County$538

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Elk County, Kansas?

The median gross rent in Elk County, Kansas is $552/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elk County, Kansas?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Elk County, Kansas is $517/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$147. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Elk County, Kansas?

The median home value in Elk County, Kansas is $68,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Elk County are rent-burdened?

In Elk County, Kansas, 31 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Elk County, Kansas?

The median household income in Elk County, Kansas is $64,609/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $552 has a margin of error of ±$38. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.