The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66536 sells for about $185,000, or $103 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $887 a month.
ZIP 66536 — St. Marys
The housing market in 66536 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, with limited new construction keeping supply tight. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is not currently published.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing, while remaining within commuting distance of larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 8.1% — 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 5.4%/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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66536, Kansas
Saint Marys generally experiences low crime rates consistent with small-town Kansas, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Kaw Valley Unified School District, which is generally regarded as providing stable, community-focused education.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized near the Kansas River.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small business, and proximity to larger employment hubs in the Topeka and Manhattan areas.
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.
Commuters typically drive to Topeka or Manhattan, with travel times generally ranging from 25 to 40 minutes via highway corridors.
Local recreation includes access to the Kansas River, community parks, and proximity to regional outdoor activities like fishing and hunting.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a mix of single-family rentals and small multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, education, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to larger regional employers.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on state highways for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on maintaining the small-town character with limited new residential subdivisions.
Property assessments are managed by the respective county appraisal districts, following Kansas state statutes for market-value appraisal.
Parcels are subject to Kaw Valley USD 321 school district taxes and local county service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community park with playground and picnic 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.