Jefferson County, KS Housing Market Brief
county · KS · score computed September 2026
What is Jefferson County, KS’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Jefferson County, KS in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, KS is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson County, KS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $229K | ▼ -1.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▼ -7.5% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▲ +31.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 46 | ▲ +12.2% |
| Homes Sold | 22 | ▼ -15.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $178 | ▲ +27.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, KS a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Jefferson County, KS is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, KS?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, KS is $229K, having fallen 1.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, KS?
Jefferson County, KS scores 63 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, KS's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, KS's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (83/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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