How many renters live in Mcpherson, Kansas?
The City of Mcpherson has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 24.82 percent of the population living in Mcpherson.
What is the rental market like in Mcpherson, Kansas?
There are an estimated housing units in the Mcpherson area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Mcpherson, Kansas, there are 1.06 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Mcpherson?
The rental vacancy rate in Mcpherson is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Mcpherson for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Mcpherson
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 349 | 873 | 502 | 63 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Mcpherson
A large number of apartments in Mcpherson have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Mcpherson
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $645 to $1,319. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $645 |
| One BR | $684 |
| Two BR | $899 |
| Three BR | $1,141 |
| Four BR | $1,319 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Mcpherson, Kansas
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Mcpherson?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 28 | 31 percent |
| One BR | 146 | 42 percent |
| Two BR | 515 | 59 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Mcpherson, Kansas
How many affordable rental units are in Mcpherson?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Mcpherson, Kansas including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Mcpherson, Kansas
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Mcpherson, Kansas
Mcpherson features 107 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Mcpherson, Kansas
There are 215 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Mcpherson.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Mcpherson, Kansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Mcpherson landlords $300 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Mcpherson.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Mcpherson, Kansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $809 and $989.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.