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Saint marys, KS

Saint marys, KS.

Population: 4,204 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saint marys, KS is $290,063 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 21 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,063

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,063
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+87.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$290,063
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
-20.6%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
9
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
St Marys Elem, St. Marys Junior Senior High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.2 in
Annual snowfall
15.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,405
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,693

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
JMJ Landing Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL, WAMEGO HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+25 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
40.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,885
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,233
Average weekly wage
$983
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Saint marysState medianUS median
Median home value$290,063$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,885$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Saint marys, KS?
$290,063.
What is the median sale price in Saint marys, KS?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint marys, KS?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Saint marys, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,092/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint marys, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Saint marys, KS in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint marys, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saint marys, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint marys, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saint marys, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Saint marys, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Saint marys, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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