The story of this market
The typical home in Hutchinson, Kansas sells for about $136,668, or $81 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $687 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+4.2%
KS · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson's housing market is currently experiencing significant price appreciation, with a 19.9% year-over-year increase in median sale price. While inventory remains tight, the city is actively supporting new housing developments to address demand. The market is characterized by high competitiveness and a lower cost of living compared to the national average.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Hutchinson yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.25% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 12.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional attraction hosting the annual Kansas State Fair and various year-round events.
A community-focused zoo providing educational and recreational value to local families.
A large municipal park offering extensive green space and recreational facilities for residents.
A significant local venue for sporting events and community gatherings.
Hutchinson is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking an affordable cost of living, with a housing market that is currently competitive for entry-level buyers.
Hutchinson offers a robust amenity base including the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Hutchinson Zoo, and Carey Park, providing significant recreational opportunities for residents.
The rental market shows a median asking rent of $687 per month, with recent data indicating a year-over-year decline in rental rates.
The local economy is supported by a mix of public and private sectors, with recent focus on housing development and downtown revitalization to drive momentum.
The city is actively pursuing housing development, recently celebrating state awards for two new affordable housing projects to support local growth.
The city is currently focused on downtown revitalization and the expansion of affordable housing options.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau QuickFacts.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.