Living in De Soto, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Soto · Census data 2020–2024
De Soto has 6,414 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $104,000 (40% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $422,400, the median rent is $1,158/month.
De Soto at a glance
- Population
- 6,414
- Median age
- 38.4State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $104,000State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $422,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,158/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is De Soto a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in De Soto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Soto the median home value is $422,400, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,158 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,080 a month in housing costs.
De Soto median household income
The median household income in De Soto is $104,000 and the income per person is $52,976. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in De Soto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,458
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.68
De Soto demographics
- Population
- 6,414
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 2,370
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Soto ›
Education in De Soto
38.2% of adults 25 and older in De Soto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Soto
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
De Soto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto | 6,414 | $104,000 | $422,400 | $1,158 |
| Linwood | 312 | $65,994 | $215,800 | $1,042 |
| Eudora | 6,119 | $118,184 | $280,100 | $1,222 |
| Lenexa | 58,384 | $103,239 | $394,900 | $1,454 |
| Gardner | 24,526 | $96,818 | $306,200 | $1,306 |
| Olathe | 145,057 | $114,009 | $364,700 | $1,314 |
| Bonner Springs | 7,839 | $83,218 | $247,200 | $1,165 |
| Shawnee | 68,542 | $109,940 | $359,700 | $1,322 |
| Tonganoxie | 5,891 | $80,109 | $261,700 | $1,224 |
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What is the median household income in De Soto, KS?
The median household income in De Soto is $104,000, 40% higher 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 De Soto?
The median home value in De Soto is $422,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in De Soto?
The median gross rent in De Soto is $1,158 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is De Soto, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in De Soto?
The median age in De Soto is 38.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in De Soto?
The average commute to work in De Soto is 28 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Soto?
The unemployment rate in De Soto is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Soto?
38.2% of adults in De Soto 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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