Kansas
Maps & Population Facts
Housing Estimates
Kansas is the 35th most populated state and 13th largest by land area. The state has a significant agricultural output, producing over a billion dollars each in corn, soybeans and wheat. 88% of the state's total land is utilized by farming operations, about 46 million acres.
The state has over 160,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector. The state ranks average economically, but maintains a lower cost of living.
Income
Households in the state of Kansas earn less money than the national median income, averaging 6% less per household.
Housing
Kansas has a median house price of $150,600. The cost of owning a home in Kansas is less than most states. The cost of renting in Kansas is 19% less than the national average.
| Percent | Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 34% | 23rd |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 15% | 39th |
Demographics
The median age in the state is 37. The age of the general population in Kansas is comparable with other US states.
Kansas ranks better than average for having an educated population. The state has more college graduates per resident than most states.
Housing Data
| Kansas | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 150,600 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,314 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 815 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 34% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 36 | 93 |
| Kansas | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 56,422 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 31,839 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 43,309 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 66.6% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 33.7% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Demographics
Most Populated Cities
| 1. | Wichita | 389,054 |
| 2. | Overland Park | 186,147 |
| 3. | Kansas City | 151,042 |
| 4. | Olathe City | 134,368 |
| 5. | Topeka City | 127,139 |
Highest Household Income
| 1. | Pleasantdale | 176,417 |
| 2. | Valley | 175,208 |
| 3. | Mission Woods | 158,750 |
| 4. | Forrester | 151,875 |
| 5. | Leawood | 151,446 |
Highest Home Value
| 1. | Mission Hills | 978,500 |
| 2. | Mission Woods | 603,300 |
| 3. | Lake Quivira | 582,500 |
| 4. | Bigelow | 555,600 |
| 5. | Leawood | 431,000 |
Highest Gross Rent
| 1. | Westwood Hills | 2,000 |
| 2. | Mission | 1,864 |
| 3. | Payne | 1,663 |
| 4. | Westwood | 1,429 |
| 5. | Spring Hill | 1,399 |