Wakarusa, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
207
Population
42/sq mi density
$225,000
Home Value
$319,229 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$225,000
20% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
87.7%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
137
Median year built: 1993
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$225,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$319,229
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.7%
Owner-Occupied
12.3%
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
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1993
Average age of housing stock: 33 years
Homeownership Rate
87.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $225,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,229 |
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 | 87.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 137 |
| Median Year Built | 1993 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |