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Reading, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
195
Population
929/sq mi density
$65,938
Median Income
$31,870 per capita
$47,700
Home Value
$274,701 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,700 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$47,700
83% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.7%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
79
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$47,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$274,701
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.7%
Owner-Occupied
19.3%
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
Census median rent:
$675/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
80.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $47,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,701 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 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 | 80.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 79 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |