Housing by town in Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County, Kansas has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $943 (±$68) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $711 in 2015–2019 (+32.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Big Creek Township (Ellis County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,144) and Herzog Township the lowest ($917).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $943 (±$68)
- Households that rent
- 36.8%
- Median household income
- $63,084
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Ellis County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Township (Ellis County) | $1,144 | 17.8% | $90,333 | $221,300 | $2,035 |
| Buckeye Township (Ellis County) | — | 28.8% | $68,693 | $314,500 | $3,261 |
| Ellis | — | 23.2% | $73,000 | $155,500 | $2,452 |
| Freedom Township (Ellis County) | — | 16.2% | $88,000 | $163,700 | $2,157 |
| Hays | $922 | 41.5% | $58,459 | $225,500 | $2,765 |
| Herzog Township | $917 | 33.6% | $77,944 | $183,600 | $2,600 |
| Schoenchen | — | 4.8% | $63,750 | $141,300 | $1,263 |
| Victoria | $941 | 35.8% | $77,500 | $174,200 | $2,736 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,100 | $33,450 | $53,500 |
| 2 people | $22,950 | $38,200 | $61,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,600 | $82,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,400 | $88,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,050 | $100,850 |
How the places in Ellis County rank across Kansas
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Crime reported to police in Ellis County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | 247 | 366 | 1,349 | 27,140 | 3 of 4 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Ellis County recorded 67 violent and 366 property crimes, 247 and 1,349 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 93% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Ellis County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Police Department | 21,011 | 50 | 315 |
| Ellis County Sheriff's Office | 5,023 | 17 | 49 |
| Ellis Police Department | 1,908 | — | — |
| Victoria Police Department | 1,106 | 0 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Ellis County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67601 | 24,330 | $938 | $227,300 | $61,417 | 38.5% |
| 67637 | 2,711 | — | $158,700 | $74,281 | 21.8% |
| 67671 | 1,533 | $940 | $181,900 | $77,702 | 33.2% |
| 67640 | 601 | $779 | $182,500 | $73,750 | 27.3% |
| 67627 | 186 | — | $265,600 | — | 67.1% |
| 67667 | 181 | — | $141,300 | $63,750 | 4.8% |
| 67674 | 106 | — | $157,800 | — | 53.1% |
| 67660 | 32 | — | $161,500 | $21,397 | 10.5% |
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Questions about Ellis County
What is the crime rate in Ellis County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Ellis County recorded 247 violent and 1,349 property crimes per 100,000 residents (67 violent and 366 property crimes in all).
Which place in Ellis County has the highest rent?
Big Creek Township (Ellis County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,144 (±$68) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Ellis County has the lowest rent?
Herzog Township has the lowest median gross rent, $917 (±$128) a month.
What is the median rent in Ellis County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Ellis County is $943 (±$68) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellis County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellis County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ellis County, KS
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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