Caldwell, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,091
Population
1,010/sq mi density
$40,729
Median Income
$26,345 per capita
$69,900
Home Value
$89,092 Zillow
$478
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,729 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,900 home value, $478/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$69,900
75% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$478/mo
59% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
565
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$69,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$89,092
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.3%
Owner-Occupied
22.7%
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:
$478/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $69,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $89,092 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $478 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 565 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 32.9% |