30 September 2023
(Stacker) — Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was a record $351,423 in August, 1.3% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Sept. 21, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.19%.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Kansas using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of August 2023. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib.
#30. Fontana
– Typical home value: $320,786
– 1-year price change: +1.3%
– 5-year price change: +71.5%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#29. Gardner
– Typical home value: $323,971
– 1-year price change: +3.1%
– 5-year price change: +46.1%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#28. Lecompton
– Typical home value: $329,155
– 1-year price change: +3.7%
– 5-year price change: +66.7%
– Metro area: Lawrence, KS
#27. Baldwin City
– Typical home value: $331,985
– 1-year price change: +2.6%
– 5-year price change: +56.2%
– Metro area: Lawrence, KS
#26. Paola
– Typical home value: $333,598
– 1-year price change: +1.9%
– 5-year price change: +62.9%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#25. Saint George
– Typical home value: $335,113
– 1-year price change: +0.8%
– 5-year price change: +35.7%
– Metro area: Manhattan, KS
#24. Berryton
– Typical home value: $343,753
– 1-year price change: +4.7%
– 5-year price change: +55.5%
– Metro area: Topeka, KS
#23. Tonganoxie
– Typical home value: $346,806
– 1-year price change: +2.8%
– 5-year price change: +60.5%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#22. Viola
– Typical home value: $362,629
– 1-year price change: +1.5%
– 5-year price change: +56.5%
– Metro area: Wichita, KS
#21. Andale
– Typical home value: $363,048
– 1-year price change: +0.6%
– 5-year price change: +49.8%
– Metro area: Wichita, KS
#20. Easton
– Typical home value: $370,047
– 1-year price change: +2.4%
– 5-year price change: +62.5%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#19. Louisburg
– Typical home value: $376,707
– 1-year price change: +2.4%
– 5-year price change: +57.0%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#18. Shawnee
– Typical home value: $376,935
– 1-year price change: +4.0%
– 5-year price change: +44.6%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#17. De Soto
– Typical home value: $381,163
– 1-year price change: +3.4%
– 5-year price change: +48.1%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#16. Olathe
– Typical home value: $386,263
– 1-year price change: +4.2%
– 5-year price change: +46.3%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#15. Westwood
– Typical home value: $389,142
– 1-year price change: +5.1%
– 5-year price change: +39.6%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#14. Spring Hill
– Typical home value: $403,374
– 1-year price change: +3.7%
– 5-year price change: +51.9%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#13. Basehor
– Typical home value: $403,940
– 1-year price change: +2.5%
– 5-year price change: +50.2%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#12. Linwood
– Typical home value: $417,355
– 1-year price change: +1.7%
– 5-year price change: +67.7%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#11. Lenexa
– Typical home value: $424,359
– 1-year price change: +4.3%
– 5-year price change: +45.7%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#10. Prairie Village
– Typical home value: $426,074
– 1-year price change: +5.6%
– 5-year price change: +39.9%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#9. Overland Park
– Typical home value: $426,815
– 1-year price change: +5.2%
– 5-year price change: +44.4%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#8. Eastborough
– Typical home value: $505,267
– 1-year price change: +1.2%
– 5-year price change: +30.4%
– Metro area: Wichita, KS
#7. Fairway
– Typical home value: $551,041
– 1-year price change: +5.0%
– 5-year price change: +34.0%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#6. Westwood Hills
– Typical home value: $574,408
– 1-year price change: +8.1%
– 5-year price change: +39.2%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#5. Bucyrus
– Typical home value: $603,884
– 1-year price change: +1.6%
– 5-year price change: +55.1%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#4. Leawood
– Typical home value: $683,123
– 1-year price change: +5.2%
– 5-year price change: +39.4%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#3. Mission Woods
– Typical home value: $789,646
– 1-year price change: +4.9%
– 5-year price change: +29.3%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#2. Lake Quivira
– Typical home value: $820,702
– 1-year price change: +6.5%
– 5-year price change: +36.6%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
#1. Mission Hills
– Typical home value: $1,414,654
– 1-year price change: +5.9%
– 5-year price change: +39.5%
– Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.