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Atchison, KS—66002

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$162,000
5.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$62,700
32.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
78
20.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
4.1%
Median Rent
$1,300
2.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$900
0.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,100
20.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,100
23.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Atchison, KS

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Atchison, KS is $162,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.6%. This indicates that home prices in Atchison, KS are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 4.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$162,0005.6%
Single Family $162,0006.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $63,000
    -4.5%
    2 Bed
    		$103,0003.0%
    3 Bed
    		$179,0005.3%
    4 Bed
    		$231,0006.5%
    5 Bed $308,2278.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.2%
    1 Bedroom
    6.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    45.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.0%

    Rental Trends — Atchison, KS

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Atchison, KS is $1,460, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Atchison, KS is studios: $930, 1-bedrooms: $941, 2-bedrooms: $1,250, 3-bedrooms: $2,020, 4-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Atchison, KS are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 37.7% and 24.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,300$1,460
    Studio Rent $761$930
    1 Bed Rent $900$941
    2 Bed Rent $1,100$1,250
    3 Bed Rent $2,100$2,020
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,000
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    10.6%
    1 Bedroom
    14.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.8%

    Property Listings — Atchison, KS

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Atchison, KS is 55. This is a decrease of -26.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$159,000-11.0%
    Listing Count
    		42-6.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-6.0%
    Days on Market
    		78-20.0%
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    Demographics — Atchison, KS

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Atchison, KS has a population of 13,200, which has remained stable by -0.4% over the past 5 years. Atchison, KS is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,200-0.4%
    % Under 18
    		23.9%4.4%
    % Seniors
    		15.5%-3.1%
    % WFH
    		7.2%5.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		27.0%9.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Atchison, KS is a predominantly white area, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Atchison, KS is black, making up 5.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.8% of the population in Atchison, KS, and this percentage has increased by 133.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		84.5%-3.0%
    % Black
    		5.3%96.3%
    % Hispanic
    		4.3%38.7%
    % Asian
    		0.8%60.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		2.8%133.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Atchison, KS

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 199 mortgage originations in Atchison, KS, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Atchison, KS. Investor activity is high, as 19.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		199
    % Conventional Loans
    		76.0%
    % Government Loans
    		24.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		19.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Atchison, KS

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Atchison, KS under the Section 8 program is 12.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Atchison, KS, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		364
    Total Units Section 8
    		176
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		12.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		82.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$90$900$990
    2 Bedroom$40$1,100$1,140
    3 Bedroom-$610$2,100$1,490
    4 Bedroom-$260$2,000$1,740

    Affordability — Atchison, KS

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.3
    Median Home Price$162,000
    Median Household Income$62,700

    Atchison, KS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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