Shawnee County, KS home prices

Shawnee County, KS: the typical home is worth $205,885 as of 2026-05, down -0.1% over the past year and +144.2% since 2000. Listings run about $130/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $32,572 → 2026: $205,885 (6.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $205,885, homes in Shawnee County sit 35% above the Kansas median ($152,899) and 12% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #23 of 105 Kansas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 32 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× 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 ~18% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,016/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,260/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Jefferson County, KS ($289,605) · Wabaunsee County, KS ($260,484) · Jackson County, KS ($259,149) · Douglas County, KS ($340,690) · Osage County, KS ($210,508) · Pottawatomie County, KS ($328,112)