Living in Courtland, Kansas

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

Courtland has 163 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $58,125 (22% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $83,300, the median rent is $769/month.

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

Courtland at a glance

Population
163
Median age
45.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$58,125State: $74,275
Median home value
$83,300State: $217,200
Median rent
$769/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
72.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
Average commute
21 min

Is Courtland a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.

Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Courtland

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Courtland the median home value is $83,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, which is 20.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Courtland$83,300
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Courtland$769
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Courtland median household income

The median household income in Courtland is $58,125 and the income per person is $36,582. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Courtland$58,125
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Courtland: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
105
Owner-occupied
72.7%
Renter-occupied
27.3%
Vacant
26.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1959
Average household size
2.12

Courtland demographics

Population
163
Median age
45.5
Under 18
17.8%
65 and older
19%
Households
77
Foreign-born
1.8%
Veterans
3.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Courtland

34.2% of adults 25 and older in Courtland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Courtland34.2%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Courtland

Unemployment rate
0.9%State: 3.9%
Average commute
21 minState: 20 min
Work from home
7.1%
Drive alone
74.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.8%
Homes with broadband
90.9%

Courtland vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Courtland163$58,125$83,300$769
Scandia288$49,250$68,800$679
Republic148$72,964——
Randall184$29,826——
Jamestown174$71,458$55,000—
Belleville2,086$56,218$81,500$621
Jewell469$45,000$59,600$557
Hardy113$60,938$14,800—
Mankato925$50,893$55,800$639

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Living in Courtland: FAQ

What is the median household income in Courtland, KS?

The median household income in Courtland is $58,125, 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 Courtland?

The median home value in Courtland is $83,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Courtland?

The median gross rent in Courtland is $769 per month, about 20.4% of household income.

Is Courtland, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

What is the median age in Courtland?

The median age in Courtland is 45.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Courtland?

The average commute to work in Courtland is 21 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Courtland?

The unemployment rate in Courtland is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Courtland?

34.2% of adults in Courtland 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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