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Cedar Vale, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
618
Population
824/sq mi density
$44,844
Median Income
$27,743 per capita
$35,600
Home Value
$42,548 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
3,350 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,844 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,600 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$35,600
87% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
357
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$35,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$42,548
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
27.7%
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:
$525/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $35,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $42,548 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $525 |
| 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 | 72.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 357 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |