What kinds of homes are in Ottawa, KS?
Ottawa, KS has 5,583 (±195) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 541 homes per square mile of land.
66.9% are detached single-family houses.
12.3% are in buildings of two to four units.
10.2% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 5,583 (±195)
- Detached houses
- 66.9%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 12.3%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 10.2%
Homes in Ottawa by building size
| Building type | Ottawa | Franklin County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 66.9% (±4.2 points) | 75.4% | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 5.3% (±2.0 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 2.2% | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 5.7% (±2.2 points) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 7.5% (±2.8 points) | 9.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In Ottawa, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Franklin County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (13.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Ottawa
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | — | 10.2% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Harrison Township (Franklin County) | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ottawa Township (Franklin County) | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Franklin County) | 3.7 mi | 6.0% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayes Township (Franklin County) | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±52.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peoria Township | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centropolis Township | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio Township (Franklin County) | 8.6 mi | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottawa | 10.2% (±3.1 points) |
| 2 | Wellsville | 8.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 3 | Lincoln Township (Franklin County) | 6.0% (±16.8 points) |
| 4 | Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 5.9% (±4.4 points) |
| 5 | Pomona | 2.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Pomona Township | 1.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lane | 0.0% (±41.0 points) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ottawa
How many homes are in Ottawa?
Ottawa, KS has an estimated 5,583 (±195) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Ottawa houses or apartments?
66.9% are detached houses and 3.1% attached houses, while 22.5% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Ottawa?
12.3% of homes in Ottawa are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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