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Gem, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
125
Population
379/sq mi density
$58,600
Home Value
$177,700 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
480
Violent Crime/100K
2,769 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$58,600
79% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
47
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$58,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$177,700
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.7%
Owner-Occupied
9.3%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $58,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,700 |
Rent
| 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 | 90.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 47 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |