Housing in Protection, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$77,081
Protection vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Protection is highlighted.
Median Home Value
4th%ilemost expensive$55,900show rank
Median Rent
2nd%ilemost expensive rent$475show rank
Rent Burden
2nd%ilehighest rent burden9.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$55,900
Median Rent
$475
Total Housing Units
292
Vacancy Rate
24.7%
Owner Occupied
77.7%
Renter Occupied
22.3%
Median Property Tax
$1,261
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$748
Housing Types
Single Family86.3%
Multi-Family10.3%
Mobile Home3.4%
The median home value in Protection, KS is $55,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Protection is $77,081. The median rent is $475 per month (Census ACS). About 77.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1948. There are 292 total housing units.