Formoso, KS

Formoso is a small town in the Flint Hills of Kansas. The town was founded in 1887 and named for Formoso, the last emperor of China. The population of Formoso was 1,836 at the 2010 census.

The economy of Formoso is based on agriculture and tourism. Agriculture includes cattle, wheat, corn, soybeans, and alfalfa production. Tourism includes visits to the nearby Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge and Antelope Valley Regional Park. There are also several bed-and-breakfast establishments in the town.

The real estate market in Formoso is dominated by single family homes and duplexes. There are also a few commercial properties available for sale or lease. The median price for a single family home in Formoso was $130,000 in 2016 according to Zillow data.