The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66086 sells for about $323,000, or $209 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,229 a month.
ZIP 66086 — Tonganoxie
The Tonganoxie housing market is currently experiencing competitive conditions with a median sale price of $323,000 and a 3.8% year-over-year increase. Growth is driven by its appeal as an exurban commuter hub, though inventory remains tight. Some data points, such as specific rent and tax rates, are not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with more space than the urban core, while still maintaining access to Kansas City employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 8.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 66086, Leavenworth County KS
The area is served by the Tonganoxie Unified School District, which is generally characterized as a stable, community-focused district typical of the Kansas City exurban region.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, which influence local property insurance premiums.
Tonganoxie serves as an exurban residential hub for the Kansas City metropolitan area, with development momentum driven by new residential subdivisions and its proximity to major regional employment centers.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents primarily commute via US-24/40 and K-7, providing access to the Kansas City metropolitan employment core, typically requiring a 30-45 minute drive.
Local amenities include Tonganoxie Water Park, various community parks, and proximity to regional outdoor recreation areas, with basic shopping and dining concentrated along the US-24 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family home rentals and smaller multi-family units, with demand supported by the area's growth as a commuter suburb.
The local economy is largely driven by its role as a residential suburb, with residents commuting to the broader Kansas City metropolitan area for employment in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and professional services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on the US-24/40 highway corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity through new subdivisions like Stone Creek to accommodate population growth.
Parcels are subject to levies from Leavenworth County, the City of Tonganoxie, and the Tonganoxie Unified School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Northeast Kansas.
Data sourced from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Kansas City4.114.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Kansas City4.113.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.218.9 mi
- The Rush Funplex3.919.4 mi
- Atlas94.614.8 mi
- Kansas Speedway4.513.2 mi
- Sporting Park4.813.8 mi
- KC Wine Co4.417.7 mi
- Allen Fieldhouse4.914 mi
- David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium4.413.3 mi
- Liberty Hall4.512.5 mi
- Lexington Lake Park4.810.7 mi
- Zip KC4.811 mi
- National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame4.611.1 mi
- Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery4.87.2 mi
- Lawrence Public Library4.512.6 mi
- KU Natural History Museum4.713.4 mi
- Spencer Museum of Art4.613.4 mi
- Watkins Community Museum-History4.712.9 mi
- National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame4.611.1 mi
- Wilder Bluff Park4.612.6 mi
- Lexington Lake Park4.810.7 mi
- South Park4.713 mi
- Lyons Park4.511.5 mi
- Lawrence River Trails4.811.8 mi
- Shawnee Mission Park Marina4.617.1 mi
- Lake Perry Yacht & Marina4.617.8 mi
- Clinton Marina, Inc.4.718.8 mi
- Marina Boathouse4.516.2 mi
- Falcon Lakes Golf Club4.610.2 mi
- Dub's Dread Golf Club4.611.9 mi
- Sunflower Hills Golf Course4.411.8 mi
- Oak Country Golf Course411.4 mi
- GreatLife Golf at Burning Tree3.810.6 mi
- Bomgaars4.58 mi
- Lawrence Farmers Market4.812.6 mi
- Korz Auto Farm4.612.3 mi
- DG Market3.80.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular local seasonal facility for families.
Hosts regional events and community gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.