Housing in Colby, KS

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$175,526

Colby vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

41st%ilemost expensive$150,700show rank

Median Rent

21st%ilemost expensive rent$736show rank

Rent Burden

14th%ilehighest rent burden13.2%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$150,700

Median Rent

$736

Total Housing Units

2,443

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Owner Occupied

69.6%

Renter Occupied

30.4%

Median Property Tax

$2,232

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$875

Housing Types

Single Family

77.3%

Multi-Family

16.9%

Mobile Home

5.7%

The median home value in Colby, KS is $150,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Colby is $175,526. The median rent is $736 per month (Census ACS). About 69.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 2,443 total housing units.