The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66451 sells for about $219,813, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $742 a month.
ZIP 66451 — Lyndon
The housing market in 66451 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Market activity remains limited due to the small size of the community, with most transactions driven by local residential needs rather than speculative investment. Current figures reflect a stable environment with minimal volatility.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 11.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66451, Osage County KS
The area is served by the Lyndon school system, which provides standard public education for the local community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and small-town service sectors with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents typically commute by personal vehicle to nearby employment hubs in Osage County or the Topeka metropolitan area.
Local amenities include access to nearby public parks and outdoor recreational areas typical of the Osage County region.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local residents and small-town workforce needs.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via state highway corridors connecting to larger regional centers.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential improvements and local infrastructure maintenance.
The Osage County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property valuations based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Osage County tax levies and the local school district's property tax requirements.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Kansas plains.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS via ZipNumbers and Neilsberg research portals.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.