Hays, Kansas · ZIP 67601

Hays — ZIP 67601

Hays (67601) scores 72/100 — Good for Kansas. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $261K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$261K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$261K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

328

Violent Crime

Property Crime

263

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ellis County, Kansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem	KG–05	371	72%	67%
Woodrow Wilson Elem	KG–05	364	52%	47%
Roosevelt Elem	KG–05	420	47%	47%
Hays Middle School	06–08	726	29%	37%
Hays High	09–12	1,017	28%	35%
Lincoln Elem	PK–05	274	27%	42%
Hays Virtual School	KG–12	262	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

24,279

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

32.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 67601 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 67601 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 67601 is approximately $261K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 67601 in Hays has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.