Hays, KS 67601 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Hays, KS—67601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$249,000

7.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$58,500

12.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

3.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.3%

Median Rent

$825

6.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$600

2.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$800

22.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$850

4.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Hays, KS

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Hays, KS is $249,000, with a year-over-year change of 7.8%. This indicates that home prices in Hays, KS are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$249,000	7.8%
Single Family	$250,000	7.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Hays, KS

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hays, KS is $854, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hays, KS is 1-bedrooms: $640, 2-bedrooms: $854, 3-bedrooms: $880. The most common rental property sizes in Hays, KS are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.3% and 23.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$825	$854
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$600	$640
2 Bed Rent	$800	$854
3 Bed Rent	$850	$880
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.4%

1 Bedroom

17.2%

2 Bedrooms

44.3%

3 Bedrooms

23.3%

4 Bedrooms

9.5%

5+ Bedrooms

3.3%

Property Listings — Hays, KS

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hays, KS is 71. This is a decrease of -9.0% 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 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$247,000	0.0%
Listing Count	82	19.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	19.0%
Days on Market	93	-3.0%

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Demographics — Hays, KS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hays, KS has a population of 24,300, which has remained stable by 0.3% over the past 5 years. Hays, KS is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 42.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	24,300	0.3%
% Under 18	18.9%	-8.3%
% Seniors	15.3%	7.0%
% WFH	5.9%	73.5%
% w/ College Degree	42.3%	14.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hays, KS is a predominantly white area, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hays, KS is hispanic, making up 7.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.2% of the population in Hays, KS, and this percentage has decreased by 8.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	87.2%	-1.9%
% Black	1.8%	12.5%
% Hispanic	7.3%	21.7%
% Asian	1.7%	54.5%
% Foreign Born	3.2%	-8.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Hays, KS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 185 mortgage originations in Hays, KS, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Hays, KS. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	185
% Conventional Loans	83.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	7.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Hays, KS

Hays, KS lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	366
Total Units Section 8	335
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	82.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$90	$600	$690
2 Bedroom	$110	$800	$910
3 Bedroom	$420	$850	$1,270
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,530

Hays, KS—67601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hays, KS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hays, KS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hays, KS

Demographics — Hays, KS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hays, KS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hays, KS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hays, KS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hays, KS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$249,000
Median Household Income	$58,500

Hays, KS—67601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hays, KS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hays, KS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hays, KS

Demographics — Hays, KS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hays, KS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hays, KS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hays, KS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hays, KS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Catharine, KS

Schoenchen, KS

Victoria, KS

Ellis, KS

Gorham, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

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