Reno County · Hutchinson · population 39,561
Where Hutchinson stands
At or near all-time high. home values up 6.7% in the last year. averaging 7.3% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 15.9 price-to-rent ratio, Hutchinson is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Hutchinson has averaged 7.3% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+6.7% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.
Hutchinson's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Hutchinson
Hutchinson is a city in Reno County, Kansas, with an estimated population of 39,561. The median home value in Hutchinson is $149,978 as of 2026-04, up 6.7% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.3% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Hutchinson average $786 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.7%). The composite momentum score is 71 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Hutchinson (Wikipedia)
Hutchinson is the largest city in and the county seat of Reno County, Kansas, United States, and located along the Arkansas River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 40,006. It has been home to salt mines since 1887, thus its nickname of "Salt City". Each year, Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Men's Basketball Tournament. It is the home of the Hutchinson Community College, the Cosmosphere aerospace museum, and Strataca underground salt museum.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Hutchinson
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Small plane makes emergency landing in Hutchinson wheat fieldKSN.com · 2h ago
- Tree damage, barn destruction among Kansas storm aftermathKWCH · 1d ago
- KBI: Hutchinson officer fatally shoots woman who pointed pellet rifle at policeKAKE · 5d ago
- Ron Gingerich Obituary May 13, 2026Elliott Mortuary & Crematory · 5d ago
- Hutchinson, Kansas Weather Forecast | MSN WeatherMSN · 2d ago
- 716 E 4th Ave Apt 10, Hutchinson, KS 67501Realtor.com · 2d ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Hutchinson area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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