Norton County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Norton County Kansas housing market data taken from the most recent 2022 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Norton County shows it has a Housing Units of 2,467 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Norton County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Norton County depicts it has a Housing Density of 2.8 which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Red Willow County which depicts a density of 7.2 (approximately 2.6 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.5, Norton County is approximately a twelfth the size. Also, measured against the state of Kansas, housing density of 15.5, Norton County is approximately a fifth the size.

In Figure 4, Norton County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Norton County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of -3.0% which is the second most of all the counties in the metro area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Red Willow County which shows a housing units of -1.6% (approximately half the size). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 7.4%, Norton County is about the same size. Also, in contrast to the state of Kansas, change in the housing units of 3.2%, Norton County is about the same size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Norton County shows it has a Renter Percent of 21.0% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the greater region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 79.0% which is in the middle range of other counties in the greater region.

Norton County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Norton County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Norton County shows it has a Median Home Value of $82,800 which is in the mid range of other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Red Willow County which depicts a home price of $130,400 (57.5% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Norton County Kansas metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Norton County shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $653 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Furnas County which shows a rental rates of $757 (15.9% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,163, Norton County is approximately half the size. Also, measured against the state of Kansas, rental rates of $912, Norton County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Norton County depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $548 which is the second smallest in order of median ownership cost of all the other counties in the local area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Norton County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 13% which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Norton County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 208% which is the third most of all other counties in the local area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Norton County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,006 which is less than most other counties in the area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $456 which is the second smallest when sorted by median housing cost of all the other counties in the surrounding region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Norton County has the largest proportion of owner cost less than $300 at 30% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by owner cost less than $300 of all the other counties in the surrounding region when sorted by owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 7% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Norton County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 16% which is the smallest when sorted by cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Graham County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 23% (38.8% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Norton County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 11% which is the second smallest as measured by cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Harlan County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (17.0% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Norton County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct the second smallest as measured by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the metro area at 20% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 35% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Graham County with 37%. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 20% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Furnas County with 21%.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $1,734 which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater Norton County region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,690, Norton County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of Kansas, median real estate taxes paid of $2,355, Norton County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Norton County Kansas. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Norton County has the percentage of pay extra for utilities less than most other counties in the surrounding region at 6% of the total.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Norton County Kansas has one of the largest proportions of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 43% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Graham County with 47%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 8% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 18% of the total and is ranked #1.

Norton County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Norton County has the smallest proportion of With mortgage at 28% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of No 2nd Mortgage or HELOC at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of Primary Mortgage and HELOC at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 66% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Decatur County with 68%.

Norton County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.3 which is the second most of all the counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Harlan County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (only about 4.3% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Norton County is only slightly larger. Also, compared to the state of Kansas, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Norton County is only about 4.4% larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 6.9 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Norton County region. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1954 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Harlan County which depicts a year built of 1969 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the percentage of homes built in 2020 or later the second smallest when sorted by homes built in 2020 or later of all the other counties in the greater region at 1% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 8% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 7% of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 18% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Graham County with 19%. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 37% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Furnas County with 45%.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units in the middle range of other counties in the metro area at 381 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit detached at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 2 units at 0% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of 10 to 19 units at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later in the mid range of other counties in the greater region at $165,900 of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the greater region in order of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $204,500 of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region when ranked by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $84,300 of the total. Also, it has less than most other counties in the metro area when sorted by value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $64,900 of the total. In addition, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area as measured by value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $135,600 of the total. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $126,800 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Red Willow County ($151,300), and #1 Harlan County ($156,800) are larger. Next it has less than most other counties in the greater region in terms of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $68,400 of the total. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $75,800 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Harlan County ($78,900), and #1 Red Willow County ($98,100) are larger.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Norton County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.6 which is the second most of all the counties in the metro area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Harlan County which shows a homeowner household size of 2.7 (only about 3.0% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Norton County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.1 which is the second most renter household sizes of all the counties in the greater Norton County region. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Red Willow County which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.1 ( only slightly larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2018 at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 16% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Norton County has the percentage of renters moved in 2019 or later the second smallest when sorted by renters moved in 2019 or later of all the other counties in the area at 42% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 23% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 19% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2007 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Norton County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Norton County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2017 which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater Norton County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the percentage of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas less than most other counties in the greater region at 13% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes using coal or coke at 1% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of homes using solar energy at 0% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Furnas County (2%), and #1 Red Willow County (3%) are larger.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Norton County housing department, Kansas department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Norton County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 894 which is the most of all counties in the greater Norton County region.