Housing in Blue Rapids, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$96,418
Blue Rapids vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Blue Rapids is highlighted.
Median Home Value
4th%ilemost expensive$55,200show rank
Median Rent
27th%ilemost expensive rent$775show rank
Rent Burden
47th%ilehighest rent burden18.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$55,200
Median Rent
$775
Total Housing Units
452
Vacancy Rate
7.1%
Owner Occupied
80.2%
Renter Occupied
19.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,201
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$522
Housing Types
Single Family78.5%
Multi-Family5.3%
Mobile Home16.1%
The median home value in Blue Rapids, KS is $55,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Blue Rapids is $96,418. The median rent is $775 per month (Census ACS). About 80.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 452 total housing units.