In Riley, Kansas, the median home price is $278,752, compared with the Kansas median of $264,689; median household income is $61,098; the population is 71,946; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 291.8 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
Riley at a glance
Population
71,946
Median Household Income
$61,098
Typical Home Value
$278,752
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
291.8
Avg Commute Time
16.3
About Riley
Riley has a population of 71,946. The median home value is $278,752, 5% above the Kansas median. Median household income is $61,098 (18% below the Kansas median). The most populated towns are Manhattan, Madison, and Ogden.
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 Riley
15 towns, by population.
County rankings in Kansas
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Riley at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Riley?
- Riley has a population of 71,946 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Riley?
- The median home value in Riley is $278,752. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Riley?
- Median household income in Riley is $61,098 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Riley in?
- Riley is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Riley?
- Riley contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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