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Rice County, KS home prices

Rice County, KS: the typical home is worth $120,788 as of 2026-05, up +11.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $83/sq ft. Rent…

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

Momentum+11.2%Heating up
Valuation-49%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market42 daysBalanced

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1993: $44,550 → 2026: $120,788 (2.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$120,7882026-05
1-year+11.2%
5-year+33.5%
10-year+70.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population9,2842024
Median income$62,9222023 · 1.9× income
New homes/yr92024
Price / sq ft$83listings
Days on market422026-06
Active listings282026-06
Price cuts23%of listings

Market read

At $120,788, homes in Rice County sit 21% below the Kansas median ($152,899) and 48% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #77 of 105 Kansas counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+11.2% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 1.9× 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 ~49% 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

Ellsworth County, KS ($145,704) · Reno County, KS ($156,211) · McPherson County, KS ($225,352) · Barton County, KS ($124,318) · Stafford County, KS ($102,331) · Saline County, KS ($180,550)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Rice County, KS?
The typical home in Rice County is worth $120,788 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Rice County rising or falling?
Prices are up +11.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Rice County affordable?
At 1.9× the local median income of $62,922, Rice County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Rice County?
Homes here take a median of 42 days to sell, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$70,995
2017$72,685
2018$73,623
2019$75,553
2020$81,086
2021$88,052
2022$100,006
2023$101,600
2024$110,841
2025$114,471
2026$117,946