Living in Cunningham, Kansas

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

Cunningham has 414 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $70,625 (5% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $97,800, the median rent is $717/month.

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

Cunningham at a glance

Population
414
Median age
53.8State: 37.4
Median household income
$70,625State: $74,275
Median home value
$97,800State: $217,200
Median rent
$717/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
Average commute
21 min

Is Cunningham a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%.

Cons: Median household income 5% 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 Cunningham

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cunningham the median home value is $97,800, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, which is 12% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cunningham$97,800
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cunningham$717
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Cunningham median household income

The median household income in Cunningham is $70,625 and the income per person is $38,521. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Cunningham$70,625
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Cunningham: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
201
Owner-occupied
83.8%
Renter-occupied
16.2%
Vacant
16.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1952
Average household size
2.19

Cunningham demographics

Population
414
Median age
53.8
Under 18
21.3%
65 and older
32.1%
Households
167
Foreign-born
2.9%
Veterans
6.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black0%
Asian0.2%

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

Education in Cunningham

24.5% of adults 25 and older in Cunningham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cunningham24.5%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cunningham

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
21 minState: 20 min
Work from home
9.5%
Drive alone
64.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
5.9%
Homes with broadband
83.8%

Cunningham vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cunningham414$70,625$97,800$717
Preston111$28,269—$626
Turon334$51,500$48,000$725
Kingman2,957$48,750$73,800$833
Iuka231$39,375$95,000$1,120
Pratt6,577$63,819$107,500$798
Sylvia195$44,271$58,600—
Arlington407$33,750$73,000$856
Coats109$78,500——

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Living in Cunningham: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cunningham, KS?

The median household income in Cunningham is $70,625, 5% 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 Cunningham?

The median home value in Cunningham is $97,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Cunningham?

The median gross rent in Cunningham is $717 per month, about 12% of household income.

Is Cunningham, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

What is the median age in Cunningham?

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

How long is the commute in Cunningham?

The average commute to work in Cunningham is 21 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cunningham?

The unemployment rate in Cunningham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cunningham?

24.5% of adults in Cunningham 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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