Housing in Smith Center, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$103,763
Smith Center vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Smith Center is highlighted.
Median Home Value
13th%ilemost expensive$84,600show rank
Median Rent
11th%ilemost expensive rent$646show rank
Rent Burden
20th%ilehighest rent burden14.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$84,600
Median Rent
$646
Total Housing Units
805
Vacancy Rate
15.3%
Owner Occupied
79.3%
Renter Occupied
20.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,944
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$699
Housing Types
Single Family87.8%
Multi-Family10.8%
Mobile Home1.4%
The median home value in Smith Center, KS is $84,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Smith Center is $103,763. The median rent is $646 per month (Census ACS). About 79.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 805 total housing units.