Housing Data
From apartments, to single family suburban homes, to rural ranches, Pottawatomie County offers a wide range of housing options. Housing is within close proximity to employment centers and recreation.
Pottawatomie County Housing Statistics
Source: KU Institute for Policy and Social Research (Census data: ACS 2017 5-year) (Retrieved June, 2019)
Comparative Table of Housing Characteristics in Pottawatomie County (2010-2017)
| 2010 | 2017 Estimates | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,626 | 9,297 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,878 | 8,510 |
| Total Vacant Units | 748 | 787 |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 2.2% | 1.9 |
| Renter Vacancy Rate | 9.2% | 5.1 |
| Occupied Units | Owned: 6,202 Rented: 1,676 | Owned: 6,68 Rented: 1,842 |
Source: Kansas Statistical Abstract 2017 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics) and U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (Retrieved June, 2019)
Types of Structure
Source: KU Institute for Policy and Social Research (Census data: ACS 2017 5-year )
Typology of Housing in Pottawatomie County
Housing Value
Source: KU Institute for Policy and Social Research (Census data: ACS 2017 5-year) (Retrieved June, 2019)
Owner-Occupied Housing
| Total Units | % of Units Owner- Occupied | Homeowner Vacancy Rate | Median Value of Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,668 | 78.4 | 1.9% | $169,300 |
Renter-Occupied Housing
| Total Units | % of Units Renter- Occupied | Rental Vacancy Rate | Median Gross Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,842 | 21.6 | 5.1% | 779 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (Retrieved June, 2019)
Financial Characteristics (2017 Estimates)
| Household Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2017 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) | Occupied Units | Owner- Occupied | Renter- Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $5,000 | 215 | 100 | 115 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 245 | 145 | 100 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 230 | 120 | 110 |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 246 | 246 | 98 |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 366 | 275 | 91 |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 745 | 394 | 351 |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,116 | 708 | 408 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,787 | 1,437 | 350 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,305 | 1,183 | 122 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,417 | 1,326 | 91 |
| $150,000 or more | 740 | 734 | 6 |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 8,510 | 6,668 | 1,842 |
| Median Household Income (Dollars) | 64,410 | 73,513 | 38,077 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | Occupied Units | Owner- Occupied | Renter- Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $300 | 530 | 432 | 98 |
| $300 to $499 | 1,386 | 1,187 | 199 |
| $500 to $799 | 1,847 | 1,214 | 633 |
| $800 to $999 | 957 | 496 | 461 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,908 | 1,631 | 277 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,138 | 1,035 | 103 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 406 | 406 | 0 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 162 | 162 | 0 |
| $3,000 or more | 120 | 105 | 15 |
| No Cash Rent | 56 | (X) | 56 |
| Median (Dollars) | 898 | 1,001 | 779 |
Owner-Occupied Housing Units with a Mortgage
| Value | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 241 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 449 |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,739 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 677 |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 67 |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 2 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2 |
| Median (Dollars) | 190,700 |
Fair Market Rents (2018)
| Mean Renter Wage: $11.14 | Studio | One Bedroom | Two Bedrooms | Three Bedrooms | Four Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Market Rents | $762 | $767 | $1,014 | $1,463 | $1,779 |
| Housing Wage | $14.65 | $14.75 | $19.50 | $28.13 | $34.21 |
| Number of Hours Needed to Afford Fair Market Rend | 49 | 49 | 65 | 94 | 115 |
New Privately-Owned Residential Housing Units Authorized by Building Permits in Pott County, 2014-2017
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Units | Total Cost | Total Units | Total Cost | Total Units | Total Cost | Total Units | Total Cost |
| 220 | 49,121,865 | 197 | 43,326,050 | 164 | 42,185,425 | 209 | 49,939,615 |
Housing Stock
Below is a description of Pottawatomie County’s housing stock. Housing stock is defined as the total number of dwelling units in a defined area. Pottawatomie County has a diverse stock of newer and older homes as well as a high home-ownership rate of 73%.
Number of Units
| 2010 Estimate | 2011 Estimate | 2012 Estimate | 2013 Estimate | 2014 Estimate | 2015 Estimate | 2016 Estimate | 2017 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,664 | 8,743 | 8,819 | 8,952 | 9,102 | 9,308 | 9,492 | 9,644 |