Hays, KS Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Hays, Kansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$232,160

+6.1% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.6mo supply ยท Score +1/7

Migration: Top 55% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.88x

In-migrants avg $36,566 AGI vs out-migrants $41,462

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Hays are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Hays Market Summary

Hays, KS is experiencing strong growth with 6.1% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.88x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score87/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$59,889

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Hays, KS's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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