Special Interest
Housing in Seward County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Seward County averages $905/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Seward County FMR Area are $776 for a studio, $816 for 1‑bedroom, $1,059 for 2‑bedroom, $1,423 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,594 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $154 increase for a 2-bedroom in Seward County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Seward County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Kansas at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
