Russell County, KS Housing Market Brief
county · KS · score computed October 2026
What is Russell 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 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Russell County, KS in its market cycle?
Russell County, KS is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Russell County, KS?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Russell County, KS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $169K | ▲ +30.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 119 days | ▲ +138% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 25.3 | ▲ +336.2% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 52 | ▲ +79.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 2 | ▼ -60% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $99 | ▲ +64.8% | Redfin |
How has Russell County, KS’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Russell County, KS a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Russell County, KS is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 74 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Russell County, KS?
The median sale price in Russell County, KS is $169K, having risen 30.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Russell County, KS?
Russell County, KS scores 91 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Russell County, KS's Alpha Score?
Russell County, KS's strongest dimension is Affordability (91/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Russell County, KS? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.