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Wathena, KS Home Values and Rents

The typical home value in Wathena is $184,077, 79th highest of 200 cities and towns in Kansas. Median rent is $428 a month.

Typical home value
$184,077
79th of 200 in KS
Median rent
$428/mo
ACS 2020-2024
Price change, 1 year
+10.9%
Sep 2026
Homeownership
83.6%
KS: 67.2%

Typical home value in Wathena

Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier

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PeriodWathena
Sep 2026$184,077
Dec 2025$174,002
Dec 2024$161,516
Dec 2023$146,377
Dec 2022$141,592
Dec 2021$128,812
Dec 2020$118,932
Dec 2019$103,771
Dec 2018$98,832
Dec 2017$93,671
Dec 2016$88,899
Dec 2015$84,075
Dec 2014$76,332

Over five years, Wathena prices changed +45.9%.

Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026

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Fair Market Rents, FY2027

HUD rent standard for St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA

KS rents
Unit sizeMonthly rentvs FY2026
Studio$850+9.8%
1 bedroom$857+3.0%
2 bedrooms$1,101+2.2%
3 bedrooms$1,406+3.2%
4 bedrooms$1,629+4.0%

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Wathena, KS?
The typical home value in Wathena is $184,077 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Kansas median is $217,200.
How much is rent in Wathena?
The median rent in Wathena is $428 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,101.
Are home prices going up in Wathena?
The typical home value in Wathena changed +10.9% over one year and +45.9% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
How does Wathena compare with the rest of Kansas?
Wathena has the 79th highest median home value of 200 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Kansas.