In Harper, Kansas, the median home price is $98,373, compared with the Kansas median of $264,689; median household income is $53,488; the population is 5,400; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 201.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 16.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Harper at a glance
Population
5,400
Median Household Income
$53,488
Typical Home Value
$98,373
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
201.5
Avg Commute Time
16.3
About Harper
Harper has a population of 5,400. The median home value is $98,373, 63% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $53,488 (28% below the Kansas median). The most populated towns are Anthony, Harper, and Township 1.
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 Harper
8 towns, by population.
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Harper at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Harper?
- Harper has a population of 5,400 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Harper?
- The median home value in Harper is $98,373. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Harper?
- Median household income in Harper is $53,488 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Harper in?
- Harper is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Harper?
- Harper contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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