In Seward, Kansas, the median home price is $146,965, compared with the Kansas median of $264,689; median household income is $63,827; the population is 21,486; schools rate 4.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 315.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Seward at a glance
Population
21,486
Median Household Income
$63,827
Typical Home Value
$146,965
School District Rating
4.1
Violent Crime Rate
315.0
Avg Commute Time
14.7
About Seward
Seward has a population of 21,486. The median home value is $146,965, 44% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $63,827 (14% below the Kansas median). The most populated towns are Liberal, Fargo, and Liberal.
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 Seward
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Kansas
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Seward at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Seward?
- Seward has a population of 21,486 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Seward?
- The median home value in Seward is $146,965. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Seward?
- Median household income in Seward is $63,827 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Seward in?
- Seward is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Seward?
- Seward contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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