Elk County, KS Housing Market Brief
county · KS · as of August 2026
What is Elk 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 Elk County, KS in its market cycle?
Elk 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.
Elk County, KS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $124K | — |
| Median Days on Market | 66 days | — |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | — |
| Homes for Sale | 3 | ▼ -25% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | — |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $49 | — |
How has Elk County, KS’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elk County, KS a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Elk County, KS is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Elk County, KS?
The median sale price in Elk County, KS is $124K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Elk County, KS?
Elk County, KS scores 96 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Elk County, KS's Alpha Score?
Elk County, KS's strongest dimension is Affordability (96/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Elk County, KS? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.