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Clay County, KS home prices

Clay County, KS: the typical home is worth $170,021 as of 2026-05, up +8.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $104/sq ft. Rent…

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Clay County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+8.7%Heating up
Valuation-32%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market47 daysBalanced

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1998: $100,003 → 2026: $170,021 (1.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$170,0212026-05
1-year+8.7%
5-year+34.5%
10-year+77.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population7,9692024
Median income$66,3892023 · 2.6× income
New homes/yr282024
Price / sq ft$104listings
Days on market472026-06
Active listings212026-06
Price cuts5%of listings

Market read

At $170,021, homes in Clay County sit 11% above the Kansas median ($152,899) and 27% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #41 of 105 Kansas counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+8.7% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 5% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.6× 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 ~32% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

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

Riley County, KS ($274,923) · Cloud County, KS ($120,817) · Ottawa County, KS ($177,239) · Washington County, KS ($168,055) · Geary County, KS ($212,411) · Dickinson County, KS ($169,565)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Clay County, KS?
The typical home in Clay County is worth $170,021 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Clay County rising or falling?
Prices are up +8.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Clay County affordable?
At 2.6× the local median income of $66,389, Clay County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Clay County?
Homes here take a median of 47 days to sell, with 5% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$96,663
2017$98,995
2018$100,542
2019$103,086
2020$109,851
2021$122,395
2022$140,149
2023$146,641
2024$152,174
2025$160,035
2026$169,487