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Garnett, KS

Garnett, KS.

Population: 4,971 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,931
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+134.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$189,937
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Garnett Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+24 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Median annual property tax
$2,608
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,762
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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