The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66097 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $928 a month.
ZIP 66097 — Winchester
The housing market in 66097 remains stable with low inventory and modest year-over-year price growth. Market activity is driven by local demand for rural residential properties, though limited supply keeps sales volume low. No major developments are currently impacting the local market trajectory.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a car-dependent commute to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 6.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 66097, Leavenworth County KS
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for small-town Kansas.
Schools serving this area are part of rural district systems that generally maintain stable performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and small-scale commercial activity with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel to nearby regional employment hubs, as public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities are primarily outdoor-focused, including local parks and access to rural landscapes, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state and county highway corridors.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Leavenworth County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments of real property based on market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 66097 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hawthorn Park4.217.2 mi
- The Haunted Sallie House4.116.7 mi
- Riverfront Community Center4.518.2 mi
- Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard4.619.3 mi
- Green Dirt Farm Creamery4.519.6 mi
- B&B Theatres Leavenworth Landing 54.418.1 mi
- Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum4.815.7 mi
- Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum (Ninety-Nines)4.716.5 mi
- C. W. Parker Carousel Museum4.718.2 mi
- Frontier Army Museum4.717.8 mi
- The McInteer Villa4.616.1 mi
- Lake Perry Yacht & Marina4.617.9 mi
- Rock Creek Marina & Resort- Boat Rentals & Cabins4.518.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic outdoor recreation space for residents.
Offers walking and nature access in the surrounding countryside.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.