Housing in Clay Center, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$153,188
Clay Center vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Clay Center is highlighted.
Median Home Value
35th%ilemost expensive$133,600show rank
Median Rent
50th%ilemost expensive rent$950show rank
Rent Burden
61st%ilehighest rent burden20.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$133,600
Median Rent
$950
Total Housing Units
2,017
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Owner Occupied
60.0%
Renter Occupied
40.0%
Median Property Tax
$2,258
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$789
Housing Types
Single Family84.9%
Multi-Family14.3%
Mobile Home0.7%
The median home value in Clay Center, KS is $133,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Clay Center is $153,188. The median rent is $950 per month (Census ACS). About 60.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 2,017 total housing units.