Living in Collyer, Kansas

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

Collyer has 69 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $76,667 (3% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $84,100.

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

Collyer at a glance

Population
69
Median age
53.8State: 37.4
Median household income
$76,667State: $74,275
Median home value
$84,100State: $217,200
Homeowners
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
Average commute
14 min

Is Collyer a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Kansas median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2%.

Cons: A poverty rate of 17.4%.

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

Cost of living in Collyer

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Collyer the median home value is $84,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $775 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Collyer$84,100
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Collyer median household income

The median household income in Collyer is $76,667 and the income per person is $41,023. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Collyer$76,667
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Collyer: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
69
Owner-occupied
93.2%
Renter-occupied
6.8%
Vacant
36.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1943
Average household size
1.52

36.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Collyer has many vacation and second homes.

Collyer demographics

Population
69
Median age
53.8
Under 18
1.4%
65 and older
18.8%
Households
44
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Collyer

5.9% of adults 25 and older in Collyer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Collyer5.9%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Collyer

Unemployment rate
2%State: 3.9%
Average commute
14 minState: 20 min
Work from home
4%
Drive alone
88%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.7%

Collyer vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Collyer69$76,667$84,100—
Quinter953$66,136$122,000$647
WaKeeney1,852$68,438$125,200$756
Grainfield232$44,688$86,700$665
Morland112$57,917$75,000—
Hill City1,511$48,512$92,800$735
Utica135$66,875$33,600—
Hoxie1,042$67,054$159,400$667
Grinnell342$67,500$132,100$535

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Living in Collyer: FAQ

What is the median household income in Collyer, KS?

The median household income in Collyer is $76,667, 3% 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 Collyer?

The median home value in Collyer is $84,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Collyer, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Kansas median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.4%.

What is the median age in Collyer?

The median age in Collyer is 53.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Collyer?

The average commute to work in Collyer is 14 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Collyer?

The unemployment rate in Collyer is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Collyer?

5.9% of adults in Collyer 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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