Housing in Abilene, KS

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$176,777

Abilene vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Abilene is highlighted.

Median Home Value

36th%ilemost expensive$136,000show rank

Median Rent

28th%ilemost expensive rent$788show rank

Rent Burden

36th%ilehighest rent burden16.7%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$136,000

Median Rent

$788

Total Housing Units

3,258

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Owner Occupied

74.7%

Renter Occupied

25.3%

Median Property Tax

$2,180

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$785

Housing Types

Single Family

87.8%

Multi-Family

11.3%

Mobile Home

0.9%

The median home value in Abilene, KS is $136,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Abilene is $176,777. The median rent is $788 per month (Census ACS). About 74.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1954. There are 3,258 total housing units.