The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66535 sells for about $212,200, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 80 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $892 a month.
ZIP 66535 — Saint George
The market in 66535 is currently balanced, with steady price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to the nearby Manhattan employment hub, though limited housing supply remains a constraint for potential buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quiet, affordable small-town environment within easy reach of the larger Manhattan, Kansas metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 80 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% 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 2.9% · poverty 10.3% — 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 3.6%/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 5.0%/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 66535, Pottawatomie County KS
Crime rates in Saint George are generally low, consistent with rural Kansas community trends and significantly lower than national urban averages.
The area is served by the Rock Creek school district, which is generally regarded as providing a stable and quality educational environment for local families.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms, occasional tornadoes, and localized flood risks near the Kansas River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Manhattan, Kansas employment hub, with steady residential development supporting the growing population.
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.
Residents primarily commute by car to Manhattan, Kansas, which serves as the regional employment and retail core.
The area offers access to local parks, proximity to the Kansas River for outdoor activities, and is within a short drive of Manhattan's shopping and dining amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand from commuters and local workers, with limited short-term rental inventory.
The economy is closely tied to the Manhattan, Kansas labor market, including major employers like Kansas State University and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with K-18 serving as the main corridor connecting the area to Manhattan.
Local planning focuses on managing residential growth while maintaining the community's small-town character.
The Pottawatomie County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and local municipal levies typical of Pottawatomie County.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in Kansas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Leap - Manhattan Kansas3.810.5 mi
- Little Apple Lanes4.210.3 mi
- Locked Manhattan4.88.5 mi
- Axe To Grind- Axe Throwing Manhattan, KS4.88.8 mi
- Bill Snyder Family Stadium4.89.1 mi
- Bramlage Coliseum4.79.1 mi
- AMC Manhattan 134.58.4 mi
- Colbert Hills Golf Course4.611.2 mi
- Liquid Art Winery & Restaurant4.713.5 mi
- Tuttle Creek State Park4.57.6 mi
- AMC Manhattan 134.58.4 mi
- Sunset Zoo4.110 mi
- CiCo Park4.510.4 mi
- Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area4.68.8 mi
- OZ Museum4.78.1 mi
- Flint Hills Discovery Center4.68.5 mi
- The Museum of Art + Light4.58.5 mi
- Midwest Dream Car Collection4.910.5 mi
- Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art4.78.9 mi
- Tuttle Creek State Park4.57.6 mi
- Sunset Zoo4.110 mi
- Manhattan City Park4.78.9 mi
- Frank Anneberg Park4.611.3 mi
- CiCo Park4.510.4 mi
- Colbert Hills Golf Course4.611.2 mi
- Manhattan Country Club4.78.1 mi
- Wildcat Fitness & Fun4.211.3 mi
- Stagg Hill Golf Club4.112.8 mi
- Dillons4.310.2 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.48.2 mi
- Manhattan Town Center48.3 mi
- Marshalls4.410.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.27.8 mi
- Manhattan Regional Airport4.414.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Provides regional access for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.