The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67042 sells for about $133,400, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $833 a month.
ZIP 67042 — El Dorado
The housing market in 67042 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and consistent inventory levels. Demand is driven by local employment in manufacturing and education, though the market lacks the rapid growth seen in larger metro centers. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentages and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is not explicitly published.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable, and serene living environment with the convenience of small-town amenities and easy access to the Wichita metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 14.9% — 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 2.4%/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 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 67042, Butler County KS
The area is served by local primary schools in El Dorado, generally characterized as providing convenient access for families within the community.
The area features a stable economy anchored by local services and proximity to the broader Wichita employment market, with development focused on residential stability.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with straightforward access to regional highways leading toward the Wichita employment core.
The area offers access to local parks and community facilities in El Dorado, with proximity to El Dorado Lake providing regional outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and duplexes, with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from local workers.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, education, and service industries, with significant influence from the nearby Wichita aerospace and industrial sectors.
Parcels are subject to Butler County property tax levies and local school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to the Kansas plains.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Applejack Pumpkin Patch4.618.8 mi
- Fulton Valley Farms4.712.4 mi
- Robert Shryock Park4.712.8 mi
- Central Cinema 64.53 mi
- Kansas Oil Museum4.52.9 mi
- Kansas Oil Museum4.52.9 mi
- El Dorado Lake State Park4.30.7 mi
- Deer Grove RV Park4.31.1 mi
- Robert Shryock Park4.712.8 mi
- Main Park4.63.1 mi
- Shady Creek Marina Sales & Service4.51.2 mi
- El Dorado Lake4.53.3 mi
- Dillons4.43 mi
- El Dorado Shopping Center45 mi
- Stearman Field Bar & Grill4.517.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping.
Historic district with local retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.