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Howard, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
553
Population
779/sq mi density
$53,125
Median Income
$32,117 per capita
$53,400
Home Value
$77,221 Zillow
$447
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,400 home value, $447/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$53,400
81% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$447/mo
62% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
344
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$53,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$77,221
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.4%
Owner-Occupied
27.6%
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:
$447/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $53,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $77,221 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $447 |
| 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 | 72.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 344 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 34.6% |