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Home appreciation in Kansas
Kansas's FHFA HPI® all-transactions index changed +3.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.0% nationally, ranking 20th of 51 states and D.C. Below, compare its 19 3-digit ZIP regions and 7 metro areas.
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +42.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +247%
- State rank (1 year)
- 20th
U.S. +3.0%
28th of 51
U.S. +292%
of 51 states and D.C.
Kansas vs the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Kansas: 347.0
- United States: 391.6
Kansas appreciation by time window
| Window | KS | U.S. | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.8% | +3.0% | +0.8 pts |
| 3 years | +15.6% | +12.9% | +2.7 pts |
| 5 years | +42.6% | +41.3% | +1.3 pts |
| 10 years | +89.8% | +93.3% | −3.5 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +247% | +292% | −44.6 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in Kansas
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Kansas →Sorted by one-year change. 15 of 19 regions beat the national one-year change of +3.0%. Place labels name the largest community in each region.
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 672 · Wichita, KS area | +6.1% | +42.7% | +93.4% | +216% |
| 2 | 664 · Junction City, KS area | +5.6% | +47.6% | +92.4% | +219% |
| 3 | 665 · Manhattan, KS area | +4.7% | +38.9% | +64.6% | +236% |
| 4 | 666 · Topeka, KS area | +4.4% | +45.6% | +90.6% | +206% |
| 5 | 661 · Kansas City, KS area | +3.9% | +48.6% | +132% | +358% |
| 6 | 670 · Derby, KS area | +3.9% | +46.3% | +89.6% | +214% |
| 7 | 675 · Hutchinson, KS area | +3.9% | +45.6% | +71.4% | +228% |
| 8 | 662 · Overland Park, KS area | +3.6% | +40.7% | +101% | +295% |
| 9 | 667 · Pittsburg, KS area | +3.4% | +42.4% | +72.7% | +223% |
| 10 | 668 · Emporia, KS area | +3.4% | +42.4% | +72.7% | +223% |
| 11 | 669 · Concordia, KS area | +3.4% | +42.4% | +72.7% | +223% |
| 12 | 673 · Parsons, KS area | +3.4% | +42.4% | +72.7% | +223% |
| 13 | 676 · Hays, KS area | +3.4% | +42.4% | +72.7% | +223% |
| 14 | 677 · Colby, KS area | +3.4% | +42.4% | +72.7% | +223% |
| 15 | 679 · Liberal, KS area | +3.4% | +42.4% | +72.7% | +223% |
| 16 | 674 · Salina, KS area | +2.9% | +37.2% | +66.9% | +206% |
| 17 | 671 · Newton, KS area | +2.8% | +39.0% | +73.5% | +197% |
| 18 | 660 · Olathe, KS area | +2.6% | +42.9% | +96.8% | +269% |
| 19 | 678 · Dodge City, KS area | -0.3% | +38.7% | +73.0% | +223% |
Metro areas in Kansas
| Metro area | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | +5.6% | +47.6% | +219% |
| Lawrence, KS | +4.8% | +41.6% | +256% |
| Wichita, KS | +4.5% | +42.1% | +213% |
| Manhattan, KS | +4.3% | +36.6% | +231% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | +3.2% | +42.4% | +276% |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | +2.7% | +51.3% | +246% |
| Joplin, MO-KS | +2.0% | +47.0% | +216% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Kansas
Kansas's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 5.0% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q3 2014, about 6.5 years after the top. Today it sits +102% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -5.0% | Q3 2014 (6.5 yrs) | +102% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Kansas's index has changed +56.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | KS after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +5.3% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +15.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +36.5% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +56.7% | +76.8% |
If you bought in Kansas in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the statewide index rate to Q2 2026. Local markets within the state vary widely.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the state rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +241% | $1,021,744 |
| Q2 2000 | +170% | $810,345 |
| Q2 2005 | +117% | $650,495 |
| Q2 2010 | +109% | $625,902 |
| Q2 2015 | +97.6% | $592,710 |
| Q2 2020 | +59.9% | $479,799 |
| Q2 2021 | +42.6% | $427,800 |
| Q2 2023 | +15.6% | $346,735 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.8% | $311,361 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices gone up in Kansas?
- FHFA HPI® data for Kansas shows the all-transactions index changed +3.8% over the year to Q2 2026, +42.6% over five years, +89.8% over ten years, and +247% since Q1 1995.
- Is Kansas appreciating faster than the national average?
- Over the past year Kansas's index moved +0.8 pts versus the U.S. (+3.0%), ranking 20th of 51 states and D.C. Over five years the gap is +1.3 pts.
- Which ZIP codes in Kansas are appreciating fastest?
- Over the past year the strongest of 19 3-digit ZIP regions in Kansas was ZIP3 672 (Wichita, KS area) at +6.1%, and the weakest was ZIP3 678 (Dodge City, KS area) at -0.3%. 15 of 19 beat the national one-year change.