Barton County, KS Housing Market Brief
county · KS · as of May 2026
What is Barton 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.
Where is Barton County, KS in its market cycle?
Barton 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.
Barton County, KS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $189K | ▲ +89.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▲ +80.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▼ -61.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 70 | ▼ -16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 28 | ▲ +115.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $119 | ▲ +57.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% | — |
How has Barton County, KS’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barton County, KS a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Barton County, KS is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 64 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Barton County, KS?
The median sale price in Barton County, KS is $189K, having risen 89.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Barton County, KS?
Barton County, KS scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Barton County, KS's Alpha Score?
Barton County, KS's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (49/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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