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Cost of Living in Nemaha County, KS

Population 10,160 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$774
Median home value$217,200
Median household income$77,348

The median rent in Nemaha County, KS is $774/month, 27% lower than the Kansas median and 45% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $217,200, 35% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $77,348 a year, 4% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $30,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,098/mo

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Nemaha County vs. Kansas vs. U.S.

Nemaha CountyKansasU.S.
Median rent$774$1,060$1,413
Median home value$217,200$217,200$332,700
Median household income$77,348$74,275$80,734
Homeownership rate78.0%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.9%35.6%35.7%
Poverty rate9.3%11.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate1.5%3.9%5.2%
Work from home5.5%11.8%15.1%
Median age40.137.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Nemaha County, KS?

The median gross rent in Nemaha County, KS is $774 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $30,960 a year in gross income.

Is Nemaha County, KS expensive to live in?

Rent there is 45% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.8 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

Louisa County, IARent $775 · Income $77,354Posey County, INRent $782 · Income $78,129Fillmore County, MNRent $797 · Income $77,512Lyon County, MNRent $781 · Income $75,303Delaware County, IARent $764 · Income $74,989Mercer County, OHRent $804 · Income $76,782

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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