Living in Almena, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Almena · Census data 2020–2024
Almena has 523 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $63,917 (14% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $107,100, the median rent is $649/month.
Almena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Almena at a glance
- Population
- 523
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $63,917State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $107,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $649/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Almena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Almena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Almena the median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $649 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Almena median household income
The median household income in Almena is $63,917 and the income per person is $41,931. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Almena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 322
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.84
Almena demographics
- Population
- 523
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 285
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Almena ›
Education in Almena
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Almena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Almena
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Almena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almena | 523 | $63,917 | $107,100 | $649 |
| Prairie View | 156 | $128,958 | $123,400 | — |
| Long Island | 136 | $62,083 | $78,800 | $725 |
| Norton | 2,689 | $53,125 | $96,800 | $598 |
| Logan | 598 | $68,715 | $77,100 | $614 |
| Stamford | 178 | $29,519 | $49,300 | — |
| Beaver City | 547 | $56,354 | $78,900 | $703 |
| Orleans | 337 | $62,250 | $64,400 | $588 |
| Phillipsburg | 2,130 | $60,750 | $98,300 | $702 |
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What is the median household income in Almena, KS?
The median household income in Almena is $63,917, 14% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Almena?
The median home value in Almena is $107,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Almena?
The median gross rent in Almena is $649 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Almena, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Almena?
The median age in Almena is 41.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Almena?
The average commute to work in Almena is 15 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Almena?
The unemployment rate in Almena is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Almena?
24.3% of adults in Almena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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