Special Interest
Housing in Linn County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Linn County averages $691/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Kansas median of $1,060 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 17% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Linn County FMR Area are $1,179 for a studio, $1,289 for 1‑bedroom, $1,462 for 2‑bedroom, $1,904 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,264 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $771 increase for a 2-bedroom in Linn County shows a 112% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Linn County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to Kansas at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
