The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67579 sells for about $172,362, or $121 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $693 a month.
ZIP 67579 — Sterling
The housing market in 67579 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth. Demand remains steady among local buyers, though the limited supply of homes keeps sales volume low. The market is driven by local economic stability rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is ideal for families and retirees seeking a quiet, affordable, and safe small-town environment with a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 1.8% · poverty 6.0% — 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 4.6%/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 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 67579, Rice County KS
Crime rates in Sterling are generally low, consistent with small-town Kansas trends and significantly lower than national urban averages.
The area is served by Sterling USD 376, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and community-focused extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, with standard insurance coverage typically available for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, Sterling College, and small-scale retail, with steady but slow development patterns.
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.
Commutes are primarily local within Sterling or to nearby Hutchinson, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for travel.
The area features local parks, access to outdoor activities at nearby Sterling Lake, and a historic downtown district with local shopping and dining.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low vacancy pressure and a high share of long-term, single-family rentals.
The economy is anchored by Sterling College, local agricultural operations, and regional retail services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with no major public transit infrastructure serving the area.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements.
Rice County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments based on market value and state-mandated appraisal standards.
Parcels are subject to Sterling USD 376 taxes and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though hazard coverage for wind and hail is a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 67579 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.
Local recreational area for fishing and outdoor activities.
Private liberal arts college serving as a major community anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.