Housing in Fort Scott, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$120,983
Fort Scott vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Fort Scott is highlighted.
Median Home Value
16th%ilemost expensive$89,400show rank
Median Rent
30th%ilemost expensive rent$796show rank
Rent Burden
29th%ilehighest rent burden15.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$89,400
Median Rent
$796
Total Housing Units
3,828
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Owner Occupied
65.1%
Renter Occupied
34.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,771
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$732
Housing Types
Single Family81.3%
Multi-Family16.7%
Mobile Home2.0%
The median home value in Fort Scott, KS is $89,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Fort Scott is $120,983. The median rent is $796 per month (Census ACS). About 65.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1951. There are 3,828 total housing units.