Arkansas City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
11,909
Population
1,278/sq mi density
$53,475
Median Income
$26,018 per capita
$81,700
Home Value
$100,300 Zillow
$762
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,475 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$81,700
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,595
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$81,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$100,300
Redfin Median Sale
$67,500
Median Sale Price
$67,500
Median List Price
$112,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
36.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$762/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$67,500
Median Days on Market
62 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
17.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$67
Active Inventory
34
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $81,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $100,300 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $67,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $67,500 |
| Median List Price | $112,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $67 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $762 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
| Days on Market | 62 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 34 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $67 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,595 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |