Living in Cuba, Kansas

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

Cuba has 192 residents with a median age of 58.7. The median household income is $52,500 (29% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $44,700, the median rent is $475/month.

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

Cuba at a glance

Population
192
Median age
58.7State: 37.4
Median household income
$52,500State: $74,275
Median home value
$44,700State: $217,200
Median rent
$475/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
Average commute
24 min

Is Cuba a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.

Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Cuba

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cuba the median home value is $44,700, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $368 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cuba$44,700
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cuba$475
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Cuba median household income

The median household income in Cuba is $52,500 and the income per person is $34,376. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Cuba$52,500
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Cuba: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
167
Owner-occupied
96.2%
Renter-occupied
3.8%
Vacant
37.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.85

37.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cuba has many vacation and second homes.

Cuba demographics

Population
192
Median age
58.7
Under 18
5.7%
65 and older
27.1%
Households
104
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Cuba

22.9% of adults 25 and older in Cuba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cuba22.9%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cuba

Unemployment rate
1.7%State: 3.9%
Average commute
24 minState: 20 min
Work from home
1.7%
Drive alone
89.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.6%
Homes with broadband
46.2%

Cuba vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cuba192$52,500$44,700$475
Munden158$53,375$30,000—
Haddam118$67,500$46,300—
Belleville2,086$56,218$81,500$621
Clyde791$44,450$70,000$658
Chester240$71,875$76,800$843
Scandia288$49,250$68,800$679
Clifton442$62,625$96,000—

More for people moving to Cuba

Cuba ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Cuba: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cuba, KS?

The median household income in Cuba is $52,500, 29% 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 Cuba?

The median home value in Cuba is $44,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Cuba?

The median gross rent in Cuba is $475 per month, about 12.5% of household income.

Is Cuba, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

What is the median age in Cuba?

The median age in Cuba is 58.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Cuba?

The average commute to work in Cuba is 24 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cuba?

The unemployment rate in Cuba is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cuba?

22.9% of adults in Cuba 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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