Housing in Plains, KS

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$131,176

Plains vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

33rd%ilemost expensive$127,700show rank

Median Rent

28th%ilemost expensive rent$785show rank

Rent Burden

10th%ilehighest rent burden12.5%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$127,700

Median Rent

$785

Total Housing Units

491

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Owner Occupied

75.9%

Renter Occupied

24.1%

Median Property Tax

$1,661

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,190

Housing Types

Single Family

75.2%

Multi-Family

3.3%

Mobile Home

21.6%

The median home value in Plains, KS is $127,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Plains is $131,176. The median rent is $785 per month (Census ACS). About 75.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 491 total housing units.