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The Highlands, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
474
Population
460/sq mi density
$83,229
Median Income
$74,346 per capita
$263,500
Home Value
$143,680 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
2,757 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$83,229 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$263,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$263,500
7% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
91.6%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
230
Median year built: 1999
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$263,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$143,680
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.6%
Owner-Occupied
8.4%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1999
Average age of housing stock: 27 years
Homeownership Rate
91.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $263,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $143,680 |
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 | 91.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 230 |
| Median Year Built | 1999 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |