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Melvern, KS

Melvern, KS.

Population: 684 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,215
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.7%
5-year appreciation
+44.1%
10-year appreciation
+148.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$222,215
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$159,000
Median days on market
110 days
1-year forecast
+3.8%

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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (37 mi)
Nearest airport
Chanay Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+32 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$2,733
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
55.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,638
Average weekly wage
$628
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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