According to the Zillow Home Value Index, Kansas offers some of the most affordable neighborhoods in the country. You’ll be amazed at how these 25 neighborhoods have evolved over the past 15 years, with some areas seeing growth rates exceeding 550% while others have maintained more modest appreciation.
You might be surprised to learn that Wichita and Topeka dominate the list of most affordable neighborhoods, with 13 and 11 entries respectively. What’s particularly fascinating is that despite being the least expensive in Kansas, these neighborhoods have experienced an impressive average growth of 122.45% since 2010 and 114.10% just in the last five years, showing strong investment potential for budget-conscious homebuyers.
Your attention will surely be drawn to the Boulevard neighborhood in Kansas City, which stands out with an extraordinary 552.96% growth since 2010 – transforming from one of the least valuable areas at just $14,721 to a neighborhood now worth over $96,000. This kind of explosive growth, even among affordable areas, demonstrates how dramatically the Kansas housing landscape has changed since 2010.
1. Oakland, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $99,544.71
- 2020 Home Value: $56,242.63
- 2015 Home Value: $48,413.35
- 2010 Home Value: $52,277.00
- 2010-2025 Change: 90.42%
- 2015-2025 Change: 105.61%
- 2020-2025 Change: 76.99%
On the eastern edge of Topeka in Shawnee County, Oakland tops our list of most affordable Kansas neighborhoods. You’ll discover that this area experienced a mild decline from $52,277 in 2010 to $48,413 in 2015, before steadily climbing to reach $99,544 by 2025. With solid growth of 90.42% over the 15-year period and a respectable 76.99% increase in just the last five years, Oakland demonstrates a more stable pattern of appreciation than many other neighborhoods on this list while still offering excellent affordability within the Topeka metro area.
2. Oldtown, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $99,091.54
- 2020 Home Value: $51,321.83
- 2015 Home Value: $46,712.49
- 2010 Home Value: $52,405.57
- 2010-2025 Change: 89.09%
- 2015-2025 Change: 112.13%
- 2020-2025 Change: 93.08%
Embracing the historic core of Topeka in Shawnee County, Oldtown shows a more moderate but still impressive growth trajectory. You’ll observe that the neighborhood experienced a relatively modest decline from $52,405 in 2010 to $46,712 in 2015, before nearly doubling to reach $99,091 by 2025. With a respectable 89.09% appreciation over the entire 15-year period and particularly strong 93.08% growth in just the last five years, this centrally located neighborhood appears to be benefiting from renewed interest in historic urban areas while still maintaining relative affordability.
3. Historic Holiday Park, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $98,174.56
- 2020 Home Value: $48,810.71
- 2015 Home Value: $40,814.27
- 2010 Home Value: $44,872.38
- 2010-2025 Change: 118.79%
- 2015-2025 Change: 140.54%
- 2020-2025 Change: 101.13%
Tucked into south-central Topeka in Shawnee County, Historic Holiday Park has experienced steady growth after an initial dip. You can track how the neighborhood declined modestly from $44,872 in 2010 to $40,814 in 2015, before more than doubling to reach $98,174 by 2025. With a solid 118.79% appreciation over the full 15-year period and an impressive 101.13% growth in just the last five years, this historic neighborhood appears to be gaining increasing recognition among homebuyers seeking affordable options with character and history in the Topeka area.
4. Linwood, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $97,093.66
- 2020 Home Value: $45,733.62
- 2015 Home Value: $35,308.39
- 2010 Home Value: $56,642.49
- 2010-2025 Change: 71.41%
- 2015-2025 Change: 174.99%
- 2020-2025 Change: 112.30%
Just east of downtown Wichita in Sedgwick County, Linwood displays another classic pattern of decline and strong recovery. You’ll notice this neighborhood saw values fall from $56,642 in 2010 to $35,308 in 2015, before rebounding impressively to reach $97,093 by 2025. While the overall growth of 71.41% over the 15-year period might seem modest compared to some other neighborhoods, the remarkable 174.99% appreciation from its 2015 low point demonstrates how dramatically this affordable Wichita neighborhood has transformed in the past decade.
5. Boulevard, Kansas City
- 2025 Home Value: $96,127.02
- 2020 Home Value: $38,523.17
- 2015 Home Value: $17,004.37
- 2010 Home Value: $14,721.71
- 2010-2025 Change: 552.96%
- 2015-2025 Change: 465.31%
- 2020-2025 Change: 149.53%
Standing as the only Kansas City entry in our top 25, Boulevard neighborhood in Wyandotte County boasts the most extraordinary growth story on our list. You’ll be astonished to learn that this neighborhood has skyrocketed from a mere $14,721 in 2010 to $96,127 in 2025 – an eye-popping 552.96% increase. This phenomenal growth has been consistent across all time periods, with particularly explosive appreciation of 465.31% since 2015 and 149.53% in just the last five years, marking Boulevard as perhaps the most dramatic turnaround story in Kansas real estate.
6. The Elm, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $95,436.70
- 2020 Home Value: $47,914.01
- 2015 Home Value: $36,109.24
- 2010 Home Value: $64,311.84
- 2010-2025 Change: 48.40%
- 2015-2025 Change: 164.30%
- 2020-2025 Change: 99.18%
In west-central Wichita within Sedgwick County, The Elm neighborhood showcases one of the more dramatic market cycles. You can see that home values plummeted from $64,311 in 2010 to just $36,109 in 2015 – a decline of nearly 44% – before staging a remarkable comeback to reach $95,436 by 2025. Despite the relatively modest 48.40% growth over the entire 15-year period, the stunning 164.30% increase from its 2015 low point reveals a neighborhood that has undergone a dramatic transformation and revitalization in the past decade.
7. South Central, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $95,400.47
- 2020 Home Value: $50,209.55
- 2015 Home Value: $40,091.07
- 2010 Home Value: $52,021.19
- 2010-2025 Change: 83.39%
- 2015-2025 Change: 137.96%
- 2020-2025 Change: 90.00%
Through the heart of south-central Wichita in Sedgwick County, this aptly named neighborhood presents another example of value fluctuation before strong recovery. You’ll find that home values declined from $52,021 in 2010 to $40,091 in 2015, before more than doubling to reach $95,400 by 2025. With a solid 83.39% appreciation over the 15-year period and particularly impressive 137.96% growth from its 2015 low point, this centrally located affordable neighborhood appears to be experiencing steady revitalization as Wichita’s housing market continues to strengthen.
8. Kellogg School, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $94,530.12
- 2020 Home Value: $50,129.31
- 2015 Home Value: $39,873.96
- 2010 Home Value: $60,138.93
- 2010-2025 Change: 57.19%
- 2015-2025 Change: 137.07%
- 2020-2025 Change: 88.57%
Adjacent to downtown Wichita in Sedgwick County, the Kellogg School neighborhood demonstrates the familiar pattern of decline and recovery. You can observe that home values dropped significantly from $60,138 in 2010 to $39,873 in 2015, before rebounding strongly to reach $94,530 by 2025. While the overall appreciation of 57.19% since 2010 appears modest compared to other neighborhoods on this list, the impressive 137.07% growth from the 2015 low point indicates a neighborhood that has successfully reversed a downward trend to become an increasingly desirable affordable option in Wichita.
9. Highland Crest, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $94,341.77
- 2020 Home Value: $43,588.53
- 2015 Home Value: $41,206.47
- 2010 Home Value: $55,408.54
- 2010-2025 Change: 70.27%
- 2015-2025 Change: 128.95%
- 2020-2025 Change: 116.44%
Spanning the southeastern corner of Topeka in Shawnee County, Highland Crest illustrates another recovery story. You’ll discover that the neighborhood saw values decline from $55,408 in 2010 to $41,206 in 2015, before more than doubling to reach $94,341 by 2025. Despite the relatively modest 70.27% growth over the entire 15-year period, the impressive 128.95% increase from its 2015 low point and particularly strong 116.44% growth in just the last five years suggests this neighborhood is experiencing accelerating demand as Topeka’s affordable housing market continues to strengthen.
10. Central Highland Park, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $90,801.76
- 2020 Home Value: $47,211.32
- 2015 Home Value: $40,304.43
- 2010 Home Value: $48,791.56
- 2010-2025 Change: 86.10%
- 2015-2025 Change: 125.29%
- 2020-2025 Change: 92.33%
In the southeastern part of Topeka within Shawnee County, Central Highland Park shows another example of decline followed by steady recovery. You’ll notice values fell from $48,791 in 2010 to $40,304 in 2015, before climbing steadily to reach $90,801 by 2025. The overall growth of 86.10% since 2010 masks the more impressive 125.29% increase from the 2015 low point, with a solid 92.33% appreciation in just the last five years indicating continued strength in this affordable Topeka neighborhood.
11. Matlock Heights, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $89,249.25
- 2020 Home Value: $36,236.63
- 2015 Home Value: $29,536.52
- 2010 Home Value: $34,549.00
- 2010-2025 Change: 158.33%
- 2015-2025 Change: 202.17%
- 2020-2025 Change: 146.30%
Situated in northeast Wichita in Sedgwick County, Matlock Heights has demonstrated impressive growth despite initial volatility. You can observe that the neighborhood experienced a moderate decline from $34,549 in 2010 to $29,536 in 2015, before surging more than 200% over the next decade to reach $89,249 by 2025. With particularly strong 146.30% growth in just the last five years, this affordable neighborhood appears to be rapidly gaining value, making it potentially attractive for investors seeking strong appreciation potential.
12. Quinton Heights, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $87,251.67
- 2020 Home Value: $42,642.75
- 2015 Home Value: $35,342.45
- 2010 Home Value: $42,632.96
- 2010-2025 Change: 104.66%
- 2015-2025 Change: 146.87%
- 2020-2025 Change: 104.61%
Located in southwest Topeka in Shawnee County, Quinton Heights presents yet another example of a neighborhood that declined before staging a strong comeback. You’ll find that home values remained almost exactly flat between 2010 and 2020 (starting at $42,632 and ending at $42,642), with a dip to $35,342 in 2015, before more than doubling over the next five years to reach $87,251 by 2025. This remarkable 104.61% growth in just the last five years suggests a neighborhood experiencing rapid revitalization after a period of stagnation.
13. Northeast Millair, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $83,487.16
- 2020 Home Value: $33,979.71
- 2015 Home Value: $27,492.97
- 2010 Home Value: $26,980.02
- 2010-2025 Change: 209.44%
- 2015-2025 Change: 203.67%
- 2020-2025 Change: 145.70%
In the northeastern section of Wichita within Sedgwick County, Northeast Millair stands out for its consistent and strong growth pattern. You’ll notice this neighborhood has experienced impressive appreciation across all time periods, with values more than tripling from $26,980 in 2010 to $83,487 in 2025 – a 209.44% increase. Unlike many other neighborhoods on this list, Northeast Millair showed only minimal decline between 2010 and 2015, before accelerating rapidly with 203.67% growth over the next decade and particularly strong 145.70% appreciation just in the last five years.
14. Ward Meade, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $82,724.85
- 2020 Home Value: $40,880.24
- 2015 Home Value: $32,800.17
- 2010 Home Value: $40,104.31
- 2010-2025 Change: 106.27%
- 2015-2025 Change: 152.21%
- 2020-2025 Change: 102.36%
Stretching along the Kansas River in northwest Topeka, Ward Meade showcases another interesting market cycle. You’ll observe that the neighborhood experienced a modest decline from $40,104 in 2010 to $32,800 in 2015, before more than doubling to reach $82,724 by 2025. With a solid 106.27% growth over the 15-year period and particularly strong 152.21% gains since 2015, this historic neighborhood has demonstrated remarkable recovery and appears to be gaining popularity with homebuyers seeking affordable options in Topeka.
15. New Salem, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $81,886.27
- 2020 Home Value: $39,553.15
- 2015 Home Value: $30,428.31
- 2010 Home Value: $58,574.76
- 2010-2025 Change: 39.80%
- 2015-2025 Change: 169.11%
- 2020-2025 Change: 107.03%
On the northeast side of Wichita in Sedgwick County, New Salem experienced one of the most dramatic drops before recovering strongly. You can track how the neighborhood plummeted from $58,574 in 2010 to just $30,428 in 2015 – a nearly 50% decline – before rebounding sharply to $81,886 by 2025. While the overall growth of 39.80% since 2010 appears modest, the impressive 169.11% increase from its 2015 low point reveals a neighborhood that has dramatically reversed its fortunes in the past decade.
16. Chesney Park, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $80,931.32
- 2020 Home Value: $37,422.21
- 2015 Home Value: $30,768.40
- 2010 Home Value: $39,688.13
- 2010-2025 Change: 103.92%
- 2015-2025 Change: 163.03%
- 2020-2025 Change: 116.27%
Just west of downtown Topeka in Shawnee County, Chesney Park demonstrates a familiar pattern of decline and strong recovery. You’ll discover that home values dropped from $39,688 in 2010 to $30,768 in 2015, before more than doubling to reach $80,931 by 2025. With a 15-year growth rate of 103.92% and an especially impressive 163.03% increase from its 2015 low point, the neighborhood has shown remarkable resilience, particularly in the last five years with 116.27% growth that suggests an accelerating pace of revitalization.
17. Murdock, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $80,062.61
- 2020 Home Value: $31,644.45
- 2015 Home Value: $26,718.79
- 2010 Home Value: $42,729.71
- 2010-2025 Change: 87.37%
- 2015-2025 Change: 199.65%
- 2020-2025 Change: 153.01%
Bordering the Arkansas River in central Wichita, Murdock neighborhood presents another compelling recovery story. You’ll see that home values declined from $42,729 in 2010 to a low of $26,718 in 2015, before surging nearly 200% over the next decade to reach $80,062 in 2025. With particularly explosive growth of 153.01% in just the past five years, this affordable neighborhood appears to be experiencing rapid revitalization and increasing buyer interest despite its previously depressed values.
18. North Central, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $78,825.51
- 2020 Home Value: $33,822.10
- 2015 Home Value: $27,412.58
- 2010 Home Value: $48,265.92
- 2010-2025 Change: 63.32%
- 2015-2025 Change: 187.55%
- 2020-2025 Change: 133.06%
In the northern section of central Wichita in Sedgwick County, North Central shows a classic pattern of decline and recovery. You’ll notice home values started at $48,265 in 2010, then dropped significantly to $27,412 by 2015, before rebounding strongly to reach $78,825 in 2025. The overall growth of 63.32% since 2010 masks the impressive 187.55% increase from the 2015 low point, with particularly strong performance of 133.06% in just the last five years, indicating a neighborhood in the midst of a dramatic turnaround.
19. Central 2000, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $77,525.62
- 2020 Home Value: $42,998.20
- 2015 Home Value: $29,669.12
- 2010 Home Value: $37,144.07
- 2010-2025 Change: 108.72%
- 2015-2025 Change: 161.30%
- 2020-2025 Change: 80.30%
Centrally positioned in Wichita within Sedgwick County, Central 2000 exhibits another example of a neighborhood that dipped before rising dramatically. You can track how values fell from $37,144 in 2010 to $29,669 in 2015, before more than doubling to reach $77,525 by 2025. With a total gain of 108.72% over the 15-year period and particularly strong growth of 161.30% from its 2015 low point, this neighborhood has demonstrated remarkable resilience and revitalization in the past decade.
20. Power, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $75,032.46
- 2020 Home Value: $32,236.25
- 2015 Home Value: $24,716.13
- 2010 Home Value: Not Available
- 2010-2025 Change: Not Available
- 2015-2025 Change: 203.58%
- 2020-2025 Change: 132.76%
Tucked away in northeast Wichita within Sedgwick County, the Power neighborhood has displayed remarkable appreciation in recent years. You’ll find that while data from 2010 is unavailable, the area has seen tremendous growth from $24,716 in 2015 to $75,032 in 2025 – an impressive 203.58% increase. This strong upward trajectory has continued with a 132.76% jump in just the last five years, suggesting this affordable neighborhood is experiencing rapid development and increasing demand.
21. Tennessee Town, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $73,431.98
- 2020 Home Value: $35,925.06
- 2015 Home Value: $34,491.66
- 2010 Home Value: $57,961.51
- 2010-2025 Change: 26.69%
- 2015-2025 Change: 112.90%
- 2020-2025 Change: 104.40%
Within walking distance of downtown Topeka in Shawnee County, Tennessee Town showcases the most unusual value trajectory on our list. You might be surprised to learn that this neighborhood began at a relatively high value of $57,961 in 2010, then plummeted to $34,491 by 2015, before recovering to $73,431 by 2025. With the lowest long-term growth rate on our list at just 26.69% over 15 years, the neighborhood has nonetheless demonstrated strong recovery with 112.90% growth since its 2015 low point.
22. Central Park, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $67,776.72
- 2020 Home Value: $28,923.00
- 2015 Home Value: $22,227.52
- 2010 Home Value: $29,602.49
- 2010-2025 Change: 128.96%
- 2015-2025 Change: 204.92%
- 2020-2025 Change: 134.34%
At the heart of Topeka in Shawnee County lies Central Park, which displays an interesting market pattern. You’ll notice the neighborhood experienced a dip from $29,602 in 2010 to $22,227 in 2015, before staging a remarkable comeback with a 204.92% growth over the next ten years to reach $67,776 in 2025. The most recent five-year period has been particularly strong with a 134.34% increase, suggesting accelerating revitalization efforts in this central Topeka neighborhood.
23. Planeview United, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $62,807.68
- 2020 Home Value: $29,159.15
- 2015 Home Value: $24,089.95
- 2010 Home Value: $30,946.86
- 2010-2025 Change: 102.95%
- 2015-2025 Change: 160.72%
- 2020-2025 Change: 115.40%
Situated in southeastern Wichita in Sedgwick County, Planeview United offers remarkable affordability with a unique growth pattern. You can observe that this neighborhood actually experienced a decrease in value between 2010 and 2015, dropping from $30,946 to $24,089, before rebounding dramatically to reach $62,807 by 2025. The overall growth of 102.95% since 2010 masks this U-shaped recovery, with especially strong performance of 115.40% in the last five years.
24. Monroe, Topeka
- 2025 Home Value: $62,733.88
- 2020 Home Value: $27,477.60
- 2015 Home Value: Not Available
- 2010 Home Value: Not Available
- 2010-2025 Change: Not Available
- 2015-2025 Change: Not Available
- 2020-2025 Change: 128.31%
Nestled in Shawnee County’s capital city of Topeka, the Monroe neighborhood represents the second most affordable area in Kansas. You’ll appreciate that even without historical data before 2020, the neighborhood has shown impressive growth of 128.31% in just five years, with home values rising from $27,477 to $62,733. This rapid appreciation indicates a neighborhood potentially undergoing significant transformation and development despite its affordability.
25. Hilltop, Wichita
- 2025 Home Value: $60,001.38
- 2020 Home Value: $26,178.91
- 2015 Home Value: $15,706.67
- 2010 Home Value: $14,712.29
- 2010-2025 Change: 307.83%
- 2015-2025 Change: 282.01%
- 2020-2025 Change: 129.20%
Located in the eastern part of Wichita within Sedgwick County, Hilltop has emerged as the most affordable neighborhood in Kansas. You’ll find that home values here have more than quadrupled since 2010, growing from just $14,712 to $60,001 in 2025. The neighborhood has demonstrated consistently strong growth, with a remarkable 282.01% increase from 2015 and a 129.20% jump since 2020, showing accelerated appreciation even in recent years.
