Income needed to buy a home
Barber County, KS
$33,258
a year in household income to buy the typical Barber County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$94,133
Down payment (10%)$9,413
Loan$84,720
Principal and interest (7.40%)$587/mo
Property tax (1.36% a year)$107/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$47/mo
Mortgage insurance$35/mo
Total monthly cost$776/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Comfortable
The typical household here earns $61,926 a year, 86% more than it takes.
In Kansas
Barber County ranks #4 of 105 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Kansas
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards County | $86,805 | $30,102 |
| Chautauqua County | $91,437 | $31,114 |
| Clark County | $90,922 | $31,114 |
| Rush County | $95,871 | $33,742 |
| Comanche County | $92,976 | $34,722 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.