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Cost of Living in McPherson County, KS

Population 30,205 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$916
Median home value$211,200
Median household income$78,851

The median rent in McPherson County, KS is $916/month, 14% lower than the Kansas median and 35% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $211,200, 37% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $78,851 a year, 6% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 13.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $36,640/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,068/mo

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McPherson County vs. Kansas vs. U.S.

McPherson CountyKansasU.S.
Median rent$916$1,060$1,413
Median home value$211,200$217,200$332,700
Median household income$78,851$74,275$80,734
Homeownership rate75.5%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher34.3%35.6%35.7%
Poverty rate9.5%11.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate1.8%3.9%5.2%
Work from home7.3%11.8%15.1%
Median age39.437.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in McPherson County, KS?

The median gross rent in McPherson County, KS is $916 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $36,640 a year in gross income.

Is McPherson County, KS expensive to live in?

Rent there is 35% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 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

Douglas County, MNRent $927 · Income $79,043Saline County, NERent $914 · Income $79,910Tazewell County, ILRent $909 · Income $77,982Brown County, INRent $895 · Income $78,528Whitley County, INRent $934 · Income $78,083Lafayette County, MORent $928 · Income $80,612

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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