Lakin, KS—67860
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Home Price Trends — Lakin, KS
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Lakin, KS is $196,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.3%. This indicates that home prices in Lakin, KS are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $196,000 | 5.3% |
| Single Family | $196,000 | 5.9% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $123,000 | 3.4% |
3 Bed | $199,000 | 7.0% |
4 Bed | $243,000 | 6.1% |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Lakin, KS
Lakin, KS lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | N/A | N/A |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 2 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 3 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 4 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Lakin, KS
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lakin, KS is 92. This is a decrease of -15.0% 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 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $225,000 | -11.0% |
Listing Count | 10 | -11.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.7% | -11.0% |
Days on Market | 92 | -15.0% |
Demographics — Lakin, KS
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lakin, KS has a population of 2,650, which has decreased by -5.7% over the past 5 years. Lakin, KS is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.3% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 2,650 | -5.7% |
% Under 18 | 29.3% | 7.7% |
% Seniors | 18.9% | 29.5% |
% WFH | 6.3% | -47.1% |
% w/ College Degree | 13.4% | -18.3% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lakin, KS is a predominantly white area, with 62.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lakin, KS is hispanic, making up 30.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.0% of the population in Lakin, KS, and this percentage has decreased by 20.0% 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 | 62.5% | -5.9% |
% Black | 1.8% | -28.0% |
% Hispanic | 30.5% | 0.3% |
% Asian | 1.2% | 140.0% |
% Foreign Born | 10.0% | -20.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Lakin, KS
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 28 mortgage originations in Lakin, KS, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lakin, KS. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 18.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 28 |
% Conventional Loans | 75.0% |
% Government Loans | 25.0% |
% Investor Loans | 7.0% |
% Second Loans | 0.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 18.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Lakin, KS
Lakin, KS lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 20 |
Total Units Section 8 | 20 |
% 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 | N/A | N/A | $950 |
| 2 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,240 |
| 3 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,490 |
| 4 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,640 |
Affordability — Lakin, KS
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 2.3 |
| Median Home Price | $196,000 |
| Median Household Income | $76,200 |