Living in Council Grove, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Council Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Council Grove has 2,265 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $57,962 (22% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $134,900, the median rent is $715/month.
Council Grove at a glance
- Population
- 2,265
- Median age
- 42.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $57,962State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $134,900State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $715/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Council Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Council Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Council Grove the median home value is $134,900, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Council Grove median household income
The median household income in Council Grove is $57,962 and the income per person is $30,920. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Council Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,125
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.12
Council Grove demographics
- Population
- 2,265
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 1,032
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Council Grove ›
Education in Council Grove
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Council Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Council Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Council Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove | 2,265 | $57,962 | $134,900 | $715 |
| Wilsey | 164 | $63,333 | $53,300 | — |
| Dwight | 242 | $67,000 | $86,800 | $975 |
| Alta Vista | 443 | $51,250 | $85,000 | $983 |
| White City | 458 | $48,750 | $58,600 | $828 |
| Americus | 955 | $73,542 | $124,100 | $756 |
| Herington | 2,164 | $70,574 | $85,200 | $945 |
| Allen | 287 | $59,016 | $59,600 | $478 |
| Strong City | 488 | $42,500 | $84,400 | $493 |
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What is the median household income in Council Grove, KS?
The median household income in Council Grove is $57,962, 22% 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 Council Grove?
The median home value in Council Grove is $134,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Council Grove?
The median gross rent in Council Grove is $715 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Council Grove, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Council Grove?
The median age in Council Grove is 42.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Council Grove?
The average commute to work in Council Grove is 16 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Council Grove?
The unemployment rate in Council Grove is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Council Grove?
29.6% of adults in Council Grove 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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