Fort Scott, KS 66701 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Fort Scott, KS—66701

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$122,000

3.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,800

62.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

2.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$745

9.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$510

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$745

3.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$850

7.9% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Fort Scott, KS

Fort Scott, KS lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$122,000	-3.1%
Single Family	$122,000	-2.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Fort Scott, KS

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fort Scott, KS is $762, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fort Scott, KS is 1-bedrooms: $602, 2-bedrooms: $757, 3-bedrooms: $850. The most common rental property sizes in Fort Scott, KS are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 55.2% and 15.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$745	$762
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$510	$602
2 Bed Rent	$745	$757
3 Bed Rent	$850	$850
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

12.5%

1 Bedroom

13.2%

2 Bedrooms

55.2%

3 Bedrooms

15.9%

4 Bedrooms

2.3%

5+ Bedrooms

0.9%

Property Listings — Fort Scott, KS

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fort Scott, KS is 56. This is a increase of 2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 7.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$177,000	17.0%
Listing Count	56	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-5.0%
Days on Market	56	2.0%

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Demographics — Fort Scott, KS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Scott, KS has a population of 11,100, which has decreased by -11.1% over the past 5 years. Fort Scott, KS is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	11,100	-11.1%
% Under 18	22.5%	-12.5%
% Seniors	20.8%	6.7%
% WFH	13.2%	78.4%
% w/ College Degree	24.3%	14.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Scott, KS is a predominantly white area, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fort Scott, KS is hispanic, making up 2.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.9% of the population in Fort Scott, KS, and this percentage has decreased by 57.1% 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	89.3%	-0.2%
% Black	2.4%	-36.8%
% Hispanic	2.6%	0.0%
% Asian	0.7%	-30.0%
% Foreign Born	0.9%	-57.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Fort Scott, KS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 138 mortgage originations in Fort Scott, KS, of which 59.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 84.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fort Scott, KS. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	138
% Conventional Loans	59.0%
% Government Loans	41.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fort Scott, KS

Fort Scott, KS lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	308
Total Units Section 8	120
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	75.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$180	$510	$690
2 Bedroom	$165	$745	$910
3 Bedroom	$320	$850	$1,170
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,300

Fort Scott, KS—66701

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fort Scott, KS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fort Scott, KS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fort Scott, KS

Demographics — Fort Scott, KS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fort Scott, KS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fort Scott, KS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fort Scott, KS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fort Scott, KS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.7
Median Home Price	$122,000
Median Household Income	$64,800

Fort Scott, KS—66701

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fort Scott, KS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fort Scott, KS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fort Scott, KS

Demographics — Fort Scott, KS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fort Scott, KS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fort Scott, KS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fort Scott, KS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fort Scott, KS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Fulton, KS

Dry Wood, KS

Mapleton, KS

Farlington, KS

Hepler, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

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