The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66510 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $691 a month.
ZIP 66510 — Melvern
The housing market in 66510 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation driven by low inventory levels. Demand is supported by local families and commuters, though the limited volume of closed sales reflects a tight supply environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a moderate commute to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.4% · poverty 14.8% — 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 6.0%/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 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 66510, Jackson County KS
Crime rates in this rural Kansas area remain low and stable, consistently ranking below state and national averages for violent and property crime.
Schools serving this area are generally characterized as stable, community-focused rural districts with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk primarily concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural support services and proximity to regional employment hubs in the Topeka metro area.
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 primarily commute by personal vehicle, with most employment centers located within a 30-45 minute drive toward Topeka.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby state fishing lakes, community parks, and small-town athletic facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail, with many residents employed in the broader Topeka labor market.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major highways connecting to the Topeka metropolitan area.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale residential growth on the periphery of the town center.
The Jackson County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments to determine market value for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, specifically wind and hail risk common to Northeast Kansas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 66510 profile.
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.
Major regional attraction for fishing, boating, and camping.
Historic district featuring local retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.