Plains, KS67869

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$138,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$74,900
23.2% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
142
14.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Plains, KS

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Plains, KS is 142. This is a decrease of -14.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$230,00025.0%
Listing Count
20.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%0.0%
Days on Market
142-14.0%
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Demographics — Plains, KS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Plains, KS has a population of 1,520, which has increased by 2.8% over the past 5 years. Plains, KS is a popular place for families, as children make up 32.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.8% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,5202.8%
% Under 18
32.0%-3.9%
% Seniors
9.2%-8.0%
% WFH
5.8%-6.5%
% w/ College Degree
20.5%12.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Plains, KS is a predominantly white area, with 52.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 13.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Plains, KS is hispanic, making up 42.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.7% of the population in Plains, KS, and this percentage has decreased by 9.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
52.8%-13.0%
% Black
3.0%∞%
% Hispanic
42.0%9.7%
% Asian
0.0%N/A
% Foreign Born
18.7%-9.7%
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Mortgage and Risk — Plains, KS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 17 mortgage originations in Plains, KS, of which 35.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 84.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Plains, KS. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 29.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
17
% Conventional Loans
35.0%
% Government Loans
65.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
29.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Plains, KS

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
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Total Units Section 8
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% Rentals under Section 8
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% Occupied Section 8
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Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$720
2 BedroomN/AN/A$950
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,140
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,260

Affordability — Plains, KS

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio1.8
Median Home Price$138,000
Median Household Income$74,900

Plains, KS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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