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Colby, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
5,389
Population
1,464/sq mi density
$66,731
Median Income
$35,463 per capita
$150,700
Home Value
$177,700 Zillow
$736
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
264
Violent Crime/100K
1,414 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,731 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,700 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$150,700
47% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,444
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$150,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$177,700
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.6%
Owner-Occupied
30.4%
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:
$736/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $150,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,700 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| 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 | 69.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,444 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |