The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Riley County | 105 |
| 2. | Douglas County | 134 |
| 3. | Geary County | 135 |
| 4. | Miami County | 145 |
| 5. | Ellis County | 153 |
| 6. | Kiowa County | 159 |
| 7. | Johnson County | 167 |
| 8. | Pottawatomie County | 167 |
| 9. | Jackson County | 170 |
| 10. | Wabaunsee County | 177 |
| 11. | Shawnee County | 178 |
| 12. | Jefferson County | 179 |
| 13. | Leavenworth County | 182 |
| 14. | Lyon County | 182 |
| 15. | McPherson County | 183 |
| 16. | Butler County | 186 |
| 17. | Sedgwick County | 186 |
| 18. | Franklin County | 187 |
| 19. | Saline County | 188 |
| 20. | Harvey County | 189 |
