Living in Caldwell, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caldwell · Census data 2020–2024
Caldwell has 976 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $44,286 (40% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $75,600, the median rent is $371/month.
Caldwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Caldwell at a glance
- Population
- 976
- Median age
- 41.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $44,286State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $75,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $371/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Caldwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Caldwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caldwell the median home value is $75,600, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $371 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $958 a month in housing costs.
Caldwell median household income
The median household income in Caldwell is $44,286 and the income per person is $26,968. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Caldwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 545
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.10
Caldwell demographics
- Population
- 976
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 464
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caldwell ›
Education in Caldwell
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caldwell
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Caldwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 976 | $44,286 | $75,600 | $371 |
| Hunnewell | 104 | $42,045 | — | — |
| South Haven | 276 | $78,750 | $81,700 | $572 |
| Mayfield | 102 | $52,750 | $91,300 | $938 |
| Braman | 179 | $31,875 | $44,000 | — |
| Medford | 1,016 | $48,942 | $87,500 | $828 |
| Argonia | 542 | $79,531 | $122,800 | $688 |
| Wellington | 7,615 | $50,333 | $97,100 | $733 |
| Wakita | 339 | $35,769 | $30,700 | $442 |
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What is the median household income in Caldwell, KS?
The median household income in Caldwell is $44,286, 40% 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 Caldwell?
The median home value in Caldwell is $75,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Caldwell?
The median gross rent in Caldwell is $371 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Caldwell, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Caldwell?
The median age in Caldwell is 41.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Caldwell?
The average commute to work in Caldwell is 23 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caldwell?
27.7% of adults in Caldwell 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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