Income needed to buy a home
Greeley County, KS
$54,812
a year in household income to buy the typical Greeley County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$148,675
Down payment (10%)$14,868
Loan$133,808
Principal and interest (7.40%)$926/mo
Property tax (1.79% a year)$222/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$74/mo
Mortgage insurance$56/mo
Total monthly cost$1,279/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Comfortable
The typical household here earns $80,565 a year, 47% more than it takes.
In Kansas
Greeley County ranks #53 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 |
| Barber County | $94,133 | $33,258 |
| Rush County | $95,871 | $33,742 |
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.