Living in Conway Springs, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conway Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Conway Springs has 1,573 residents with a median age of 28.3. The median household income is $73,320 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $113,300, the median rent is $1,078/month.
Conway Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,573
- Median age
- 28.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $73,320State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $113,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Conway Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Conway Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conway Springs the median home value is $113,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,164 a month in housing costs.
Conway Springs median household income
The median household income in Conway Springs is $73,320 and the income per person is $33,927. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Conway Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 573
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.88
Conway Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,573
- Median age
- 28.3
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 535
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conway Springs ›
Education in Conway Springs
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Conway Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Conway Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Conway Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Springs | 1,573 | $73,320 | $113,300 | $1,078 |
| Viola | 190 | $188,094 | $182,500 | — |
| Milton | 185 | $40,000 | — | — |
| Mayfield | 102 | $52,750 | $91,300 | $938 |
| Argonia | 542 | $79,531 | $122,800 | $688 |
| Clearwater | 2,716 | $83,879 | $216,200 | $964 |
| Norwich | 437 | $60,625 | $99,600 | $825 |
| Wellington | 7,615 | $50,333 | $97,100 | $733 |
| Cheney | 2,580 | $85,313 | $167,900 | $1,051 |
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What is the median household income in Conway Springs, KS?
The median household income in Conway Springs is $73,320, about the same as 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 Conway Springs?
The median home value in Conway Springs is $113,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Conway Springs?
The median gross rent in Conway Springs is $1,078 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Conway Springs, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Conway Springs?
The median age in Conway Springs is 28.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Conway Springs?
The average commute to work in Conway Springs is 27 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Conway Springs?
The unemployment rate in Conway Springs is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Conway Springs?
40.7% of adults in Conway Springs 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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