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Cherokee County, KS home prices

Cherokee County, KS: the typical home is worth $131,144 as of 2026-05, up +3.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $103/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Cherokee County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.3%Cooling
Valuation-30%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market65 daysBalanced

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1996: $62,813 → 2026: $131,144 (2.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$131,1442026-05
1-year+3.3%
5-year+32.5%
10-year+84.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population19k2024
Median income$55,8532023 · 2.3× income
Median rent$800/mo2026 · 7.3% gross yield
New homes/yr142024
Price / sq ft$103listings
Days on market652026-06
Active listings912026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $131,144, homes in Cherokee County sit 14% below the Kansas median ($152,899) and 44% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #69 of 105 Kansas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 65 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.3× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~30% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$647/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $800/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Ottawa County, OK ($140,379) · Crawford County, KS ($139,616) · Labette County, KS ($97,723) · Jasper County, MO ($217,887) · Newton County, MO ($244,594) · Craig County, OK ($197,145)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Cherokee County, KS?
The typical home in Cherokee County is worth $131,144 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Cherokee County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Cherokee County affordable?
At 2.3× the local median income of $55,853, Cherokee County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Cherokee County?
Median rent is $800/mo — a gross rental yield of 7.3% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Cherokee County?
Homes here take a median of 65 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$75,640
2013$73,651
2014$72,099
2015$72,588
2016$72,771
2017$69,599
2018$68,722
2019$74,436
2020$79,470
2021$93,097
2022$106,065
2023$118,483
2024$116,706
2025$130,443
2026$129,563