Housing in Baxter Springs, KS

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$115,002

Baxter Springs vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

15th%ilemost expensive$87,600show rank

Median Rent

29th%ilemost expensive rent$792show rank

Rent Burden

29th%ilehighest rent burden15.8%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$87,600

Median Rent

$792

Total Housing Units

1,736

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Owner Occupied

71.8%

Renter Occupied

28.2%

Median Property Tax

$1,240

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$650

Housing Types

Single Family

90.2%

Multi-Family

7.3%

Mobile Home

2.5%

The median home value in Baxter Springs, KS is $87,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Baxter Springs is $115,002. The median rent is $792 per month (Census ACS). About 71.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1943. There are 1,736 total housing units.