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Seward County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$125K
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.6,136
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$125K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,222 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.84%

Equity & Ownership

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.10%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.24.4 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.21,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

How Seward County compares

By median home value, Seward County is the 60th most expensive of 95 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 19% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Seward County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$48K$190K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$472K201,348
2Grant County$397K2,919
3Miami County$393K13,239
4Douglas County$346K33,655
5Leavenworth County$344K25,909
6Pottawatomie County$332K9,345
7Riley County$296K17,204
8Comanche County$275K1,014
9Jefferson County$271K7,830
10Franklin County$270K9,973
11Lincoln County$268K1,685
12Logan County$250K1,329
13Ellsworth County$247K2,918
14Butler County$246K24,459
15Ellis County$242K10,225
16Finney County$240K10,398
17Wabaunsee County$235K3,287
18Norton County$235K2,543
19Sedgwick County$220K197,465
20Linn County$216K7,034
21Sherman County$212K2,662
22Osage County$210K6,667
23Shawnee County$205K63,702
24Jackson County$204K5,124
60Seward County$125K6,136

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

About the Seward County market

How many homes are there in Seward County, KS?

Seward County, KS contains 6,136 residential properties, with a median of 1,222 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1960. The median TopHap Estimate is $125K.

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

By median home value, Seward County, KS is the 60th most expensive of 95 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 19% 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 Seward County, KS?

72% of homes in Seward County, KS are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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