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 a VA 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 (0%) | $0 |
| Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee | $165,994 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $1,445 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $62,000 / $49,000 |
| Geary County 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement | $832,750 |
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); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.
What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Junction City?
VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses Geary County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $541,287 for comparison.
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
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- VA — Funding fee and closing costs
- 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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