The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67578 sells for about $135,000, or $70 per square foot.
Prices are up +7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 67578 — Stafford
The housing market in 67578 is characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation, reflecting a stable, rural economy. Sales volume remains thin, and the market is driven primarily by local demand rather than speculative investment. Figures for months of supply and price cuts are based on current active listing data.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 9.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 11.8% — 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 3.4%/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 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 67578, Stafford County, Kansas
The area is served by Stafford USD 349, which provides local public education for the community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, 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.
Commutes are primarily local or involve travel to nearby regional hubs like Great Bend or Hutchinson via state highways.
Local amenities include community parks and proximity to rural outdoor recreation areas, with basic shopping and dining available in the city of Stafford.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest demand, primarily serving local workers and families.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, supported by local retail and public services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with access provided by US-50 and K-19.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in this ZIP.
Stafford County Appraiser's Office manages property assessments based on fair market value standards.
Parcels are subject to Stafford County property taxes and Stafford USD 349 school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, typical for central Kansas.
The area has experienced long-term population decline consistent with rural Kansas trends.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Kansas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 67578 profiles.
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.
- Quivira National Wildlife Refuge4.711.8 mi
- Quivira National Wildlife Refuge4.711.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Community resource center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.