In Atchison, Kansas, the median home price is $190,733, compared with the Kansas median of $264,689; median household income is $61,112; the population is 16,208; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 234.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Atchison at a glance
Population
16,208
Median Household Income
$61,112
Typical Home Value
$190,733
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
234.3
Avg Commute Time
21.2
About Atchison
Atchison has a population of 16,208. The median home value is $190,733, 28% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $61,112 (18% below the Kansas median). The most populated towns are Atchison, Shannon, and Benton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Atchison
9 towns, by population.
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Atchison at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Atchison?
- Atchison has a population of 16,208 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Atchison?
- The median home value in Atchison is $190,733. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Atchison?
- Median household income in Atchison is $61,112 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Atchison in?
- Atchison is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Atchison?
- Atchison contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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