Living in Circleville, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Circleville · Census data 2020–2024

Circleville has 179 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $70,750 (5% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $65,000, the median rent is $592/month.

Circleville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Circleville at a glance

Population
179
Median age
29.1State: 37.4
Median household income
$70,750State: $74,275
Median home value
$65,000State: $217,200
Median rent
$592/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
Average commute
31 min

Is Circleville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Circleville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Circleville the median home value is $65,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Circleville$65,000
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Circleville$592
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Circleville median household income

The median household income in Circleville is $70,750 and the income per person is $29,394. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Circleville$70,750
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Circleville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
102
Owner-occupied
88.4%
Renter-occupied
11.6%
Vacant
32.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.59

32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Circleville has many vacation and second homes.

Circleville demographics

Population
179
Median age
29.1
Under 18
34.1%
65 and older
21.8%
Households
69
Foreign-born
0.6%
Veterans
11.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Circleville ›

Education in Circleville

27.4% of adults 25 and older in Circleville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Circleville27.4%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Circleville

Unemployment rate
4.1%State: 3.9%
Average commute
31 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
90.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.1%

Circleville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Circleville179$70,750$65,000$592
Holton3,387$52,532$142,800$664
Wetmore342$69,375$88,400$542
Netawaka151$77,917$104,200$900
Havensville172$140,134—$642
Corning187$93,750$135,000—
Mayetta347$64,688$69,600$975
Whiting337$59,583$90,700$688
Denison232$80,417$56,300—

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Living in Circleville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Circleville, KS?

The median household income in Circleville is $70,750, 5% 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 Circleville?

The median home value in Circleville is $65,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Circleville?

The median gross rent in Circleville is $592 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Circleville, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.

What is the median age in Circleville?

The median age in Circleville is 29.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Circleville?

The average commute to work in Circleville is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Circleville?

The unemployment rate in Circleville is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Circleville?

27.4% of adults in Circleville 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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