Housing in Oberlin, KS

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$102,594

Oberlin vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

10th%ilemost expensive$77,400show rank

Median Rent

23rd%ilemost expensive rent$750show rank

Rent Burden

52nd%ilehighest rent burden18.8%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$77,400

Median Rent

$750

Total Housing Units

1,021

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Owner Occupied

79.0%

Renter Occupied

21.0%

Median Property Tax

$1,537

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$574

Housing Types

Single Family

92.8%

Multi-Family

5.2%

Mobile Home

2.0%

The median home value in Oberlin, KS is $77,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Oberlin is $102,594. The median rent is $750 per month (Census ACS). About 79.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 1,021 total housing units.