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Bavaria, KS

Bavaria, KS.

Population: 50,217 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bavaria, KS is $179,754 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,000 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $992/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, tornado, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,754

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$179,754
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+67.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$179,754
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$212,000
Median list price
$192,500
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
208
For-sale inventory
137
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
54

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

Rents

Typical rent
$992/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$833/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$839/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,097/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,442/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)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Ell-Saline, Salina
Schools include
Ell-Saline Elementary, Coronado Elem, Heusner Elem, Meadowlark Ridge Elem, Oakdale Elem

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, winter weather, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
191
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 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
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
624
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,775
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,013

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, SALINA SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-235 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
54.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,398
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,203
Average weekly wage
$1,004
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

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

How it compares

BavariaState medianUS median
Typical home value$179,754$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$212,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$992/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,398$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 typical home value in Bavaria, KS?
$179,754.
What is the median sale price in Bavaria, KS?
$212,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bavaria, KS?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Bavaria, KS?
Typical rent: $992/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bavaria, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, winter weather, cold wave, hail.
Is Bavaria, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bavaria, KS. 191 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bavaria, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bavaria, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bavaria, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bavaria, KS?
14 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bavaria, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bavaria, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Bavaria

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