Buying a Home in Kansas: What You Need to Know
If you're considering buying a home in Kansas, understanding the true cost of homeownership is essential. Beyond your mortgage payment, Kansas homeowners face property taxes, insurance costs, and closing fees that vary significantly from the national average. This calculator uses Kansas-specific data to give you accurate monthly payment estimates.
Kansas Property Taxes
Kansas has an effective property tax rate of 1.19%, ranking #12 out of 50 states (where #1 is the highest). On a median-priced home of $279,000, you'd pay approximately $3,320 per year in property taxes, or about $277/month.
Kansas's property tax rate is near the middle nationally. Property tax rates can vary by county, so check with your local tax assessor for exact rates in your area.
Kansas Homeowners Insurance
The average annual homeowners insurance premium in Kansas is $4,444 for $300,000 in dwelling coverage, or about $370/month.
Kansas has some of the highest insurance costs in the country. This is typically due to weather-related risks such as hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, or wildfires. Consider shopping multiple insurers and asking about discounts for security systems, new roofs, or bundling policies.
Kansas Closing Costs
Closing costs in Kansas average 0.8% of the home's purchase price. On a $279,000 home, that's approximately $2,232. Closing costs typically include:
- Loan origination fees
- Appraisal and inspection fees
- Title insurance and search
- Recording fees
- Prepaid property taxes and insurance
Kansas Housing Market
The median home price in Kansas is $279,000. This is below the national median of approximately $410,000, making Kansas one of the more affordable states for homebuyers. First-time buyers may find more options within their budget here.
More Kansas Mortgage Tools
Use these additional calculators to plan your Kansas home purchase: