Living in Basehor, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Basehor · Census data 2020–2024
Basehor has 7,491 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $116,769 (57% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $349,900, the median rent is $1,257/month.
Basehor at a glance
- Population
- 7,491
- Median age
- 38.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $116,769State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $349,900State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,257/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Basehor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Basehor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Basehor the median home value is $349,900, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,257 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,094 a month in housing costs.
Basehor median household income
The median household income in Basehor is $116,769 and the income per person is $48,244. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Basehor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,813
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.69
Basehor demographics
- Population
- 7,491
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 2,775
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Basehor ›
Education in Basehor
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Basehor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Basehor
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Basehor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basehor | 7,491 | $116,769 | $349,900 | $1,257 |
| Bonner Springs | 7,839 | $83,218 | $247,200 | $1,165 |
| Edwardsville | 4,724 | $72,611 | $216,400 | $1,053 |
| Tonganoxie | 5,891 | $80,109 | $261,700 | $1,224 |
| Lansing | 11,246 | $102,786 | $270,800 | $1,406 |
| Kansas City | 155,135 | $62,401 | $167,400 | $1,123 |
| Shawnee | 68,542 | $109,940 | $359,700 | $1,322 |
| Linwood | 312 | $65,994 | $215,800 | $1,042 |
| Lake Quivira | 940 | $177,917 | $817,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Basehor, KS?
The median household income in Basehor is $116,769, 57% higher 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 Basehor?
The median home value in Basehor is $349,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Basehor?
The median gross rent in Basehor is $1,257 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Basehor, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Basehor?
The median age in Basehor is 38.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Basehor?
The average commute to work in Basehor is 29 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Basehor?
The unemployment rate in Basehor is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Basehor?
42.8% of adults in Basehor 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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