The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67353 sells for about $115,000, or $68 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $475 a month.
ZIP 67353 — Moline
The housing market in 67353 is characterized by low inventory and very slow turnover, typical of a rural Kansas community. Prices remain affordable compared to national averages, with growth driven primarily by limited supply rather than high demand. The market is stable with no significant development activity or speculative pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees or individuals working in agriculture, who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 10.4% — 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 5.3%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 67353, Elk County KS
Crime rates in Moline and surrounding Elk County are generally low, consistent with rural Kansas trends, though specific localized data is limited.
The area is served by rural school districts where small class sizes are a primary feature, though academic performance metrics are often limited by small sample sizes.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low outside of immediate creek basins.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services; there is minimal large-scale industrial or commercial 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.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents often traveling to larger regional hubs for employment; public transit is not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and access to rural landscapes; local amenities are sparse, requiring travel to larger towns for major shopping.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; there is little to no institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, livestock production, and local government services, with limited private-sector industrial employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with access provided by state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Elk County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments of real property based on market value, following Kansas state statutes for agricultural and residential classifications.
Parcels are subject to levies from the local school district, Elk County, and the township, with no major MUD or PID structures present.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events like hail and wind.
The state of Kansas has seen modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like Elk County generally experiencing stable or slightly declining populations.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process, which typically provides a redemption period for homeowners.
Kansas requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, covering major systems and known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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 providing basic outdoor space and playground facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.