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Cost of Living in Labette County, KS

Population 19,869 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$746
Median home value$94,600
Median household income$56,325

The median rent in Labette County, KS is $746/month, 30% lower than the Kansas median and 47% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $94,600, 72% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $56,325 a year, 24% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $29,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 1.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $478/mo

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Labette County vs. Kansas vs. U.S.

Labette CountyKansasU.S.
Median rent$746$1,060$1,413
Median home value$94,600$217,200$332,700
Median household income$56,325$74,275$80,734
Homeownership rate74.0%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.2%35.6%35.7%
Poverty rate16.0%11.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.1%3.9%5.2%
Work from home6.8%11.8%15.1%
Median age41.037.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Labette County, KS?

The median gross rent in Labette County, KS is $746 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Labette County, KS?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $29,840 a year in gross income.

Is Labette County, KS expensive to live in?

Rent there is 47% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 1.7 times the median household income.

Other counties in Kansas

Johnson County, KSRent $1,434 · Income $109,208Sedgwick County, KSRent $998 · Income $69,365Shawnee County, KSRent $1,000 · Income $67,104Wyandotte County, KSRent $1,122 · Income $63,631Douglas County, KSRent $1,099 · Income $69,746Leavenworth County, KSRent $1,219 · Income $89,218

Counties with a similar cost of living

Caldwell County, NCRent $744 · Income $56,425Greene County, TNRent $737 · Income $56,194Walker County, ALRent $756 · Income $56,509Yell County, ARRent $735 · Income $55,934Henderson County, TNRent $745 · Income $55,136Rio Arriba County, NMRent $740 · Income $57,155

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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