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Kansas: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Kansas, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Kansas at a glance

Population

2,947,197

Median Household Income

$74,275

Typical Home Value

$264,689

School District Rating

5.6

Violent Crime Rate

447.7

Avg Commute Time

19.7

About Kansas on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Kansas. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Kansas

105 counties, alphabetical.

Kansas at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kansas?
Kansas has a population of 2,947,197 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Kansas?
The median home value in Kansas is $264,689. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Kansas?
Median household income in Kansas is $74,275 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Kansas?
Kansas has 105 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Kansas?
The average one-way commute in Kansas is 19.7 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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