Median household income: $60,317; value-to-income ratio 2.69. Junction City ranks 21 by home value and 20 by population among 35 places in our KS dataset.
What does an FHA loan cost on a typical Junction City home?
| Item | Junction City |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $162,500 |
| Kansas median home value | $203,400 |
| Down payment (3.5%) | $5,688 |
| Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP | $159,557 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $1,473 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $64,000 / $50,000 |
| Geary County 2026 FHA limit (1 unit) | $541,287 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $560,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Kansas's 1.30% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,733/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.
What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Junction City?
Junction City is in Geary County where HUD's 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $541,287. With the minimum 3.5% down, that caps the purchase price at about $560,000; above that you'd need a bigger down payment or a conventional loan (conforming limit $832,750).
The Junction City median home value of $162,500 is 20% below the Kansas median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Junction City buyers use?
No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- HUD Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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