What is the median home value in Empire Township (McPherson County), KS?
The median value of owner-occupied homes in Empire Township (McPherson County), KS is $216,600 (±$11,686), as owners estimated it in the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
In Empire Township (McPherson County), the median home value went from $161,000 in 2015–2019 to $216,600 in 2020–2024 (+34.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median home value
- $216,600 (±$11,686)
- Owner-occupied homes
- 520 (±90)
- Most common range
- $200,000 to $299,999
Home values in Empire Township (McPherson County)
| Value | Empire Township (McPherson County) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 6.6% | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 6.3% (±6.5 points) | 7.2% | 12.2% | 6.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% (±4.6 points) | 14.8% | 11.9% | 6.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.6% (±7.1 points) | 17.3% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 41.7% (±8.7 points) | 30.8% | 21.0% | 17.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 15.8% (±6.4 points) | 19.0% | 22.4% | 26.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 3.9% | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
The most common range is $200,000 to $299,999, 41.7% of owned homes.
Value is the owner’s own estimate of what the home and lot would sell for, not a sale price or an assessment.
Empire Township (McPherson County) against McPherson County, its state and the nation
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,600 (±$11,686) | $211,200 (±$7,894) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 520 (±90) | 9,179 (±290) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
In Empire Township (McPherson County), the median home value is not measurably different from McPherson County ($211,200).
It is not measurably different from Kansas ($217,200).
It is lower than the national figure ($332,700).
In McPherson County, Empire Township (McPherson County) ranks 17 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median home value.
Statewide, it ranks 371 of 1,474.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How home values in Empire Township (McPherson County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,000 (±$12,631) | $216,600 (±$11,686) | +34.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,254 (±$145) | $1,516 (±$93) | +20.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,552 (±$142) | $3,278 (±$356) | +28.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median home value in places near Empire Township (McPherson County)
| Place | Distance | Median home value | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | — | $216,600 (±$11,686) | — |
| Galva | 0.5 mi | $206,700 (±$12,908) | Not measurably different |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 5.5 mi | $315,400 (±$199,126) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 5.8 mi | $128,200 (±$10,798) | Lower |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 6.0 mi | $246,200 (±$178,351) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | 6.4 mi | $137,700 (±$10,631) | Lower |
| McPherson | 7.0 mi | $211,700 (±$10,125) | Not measurably different |
| New Gottland Township | 7.9 mi | $379,800 (±$93,562) | Higher |
| Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | 8.1 mi | $223,600 (±$100,376) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canton, KS ($128,200), Canton Township (McPherson County), KS ($137,700).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Gottland Township, KS ($379,800).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median home value across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Meridian Township | $273,500 (±$5,296) |
| 12 | Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | $246,200 (±$178,351) |
| 13 | Groveland Township | $244,100 (±$43,567) |
| 14 | Little Valley Township | $238,200 (±$64,889) |
| 15 | Harper Township | $237,500 (±$82,649) |
| 16 | Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | $223,600 (±$100,376) |
| 17 | Empire Township (McPherson County) | $216,600 (±$11,686) |
| 18 | McPherson | $211,700 (±$10,125) |
| 19 | Galva | $206,700 (±$12,908) |
| 20 | Mound Township (McPherson County) | $193,500 (±$21,634) |
| 21 | Lindsborg | $188,000 (±$26,246) |
| 22 | Union Township (McPherson County) | $187,500 (±$94,843) |
| 23 | Superior Township (McPherson County) | $180,200 (±$17,796) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in McPherson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Empire Township (McPherson County)
What is the average home value in Empire Township (McPherson County), KS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $216,600 (±$11,686) for owner-occupied homes in Empire Township (McPherson County) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have home values in Empire Township (McPherson County) gone up?
In Empire Township (McPherson County), the median home value went from $161,000 in 2015–2019 to $216,600 in 2020–2024 (+34.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Is this what homes in Empire Township (McPherson County) sell for?
No: it is the value owners reported, which tends to lag the market; recent sale prices and an appraisal answer that question.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Empire township, McPherson County, Kansas (county subdivision:21200, in state:20 county:113).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0081PE, DP04_0081PM, DP04_0082PE, DP04_0082PM, DP04_0083PE, DP04_0083PM, DP04_0084PE, DP04_0084PM, DP04_0085PE, DP04_0085PM, DP04_0086PE, DP04_0086PM, DP04_0087PE, DP04_0087PM, DP04_0088PE, DP04_0088PM
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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