Living in Elwood, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elwood · Census data 2020–2024
Elwood has 1,049 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $62,266 (16% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $88,000, the median rent is $839/month.
Elwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elwood at a glance
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 36.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $62,266State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $88,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Elwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Elwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elwood the median home value is $88,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 20.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,005 a month in housing costs.
Elwood median household income
The median household income in Elwood is $62,266 and the income per person is $24,634. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Elwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 449
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.92
Elwood demographics
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 359
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elwood ›
Education in Elwood
7% of adults 25 and older in Elwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Elwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood | 1,049 | $62,266 | $88,000 | $839 |
| Wathena | 1,554 | $87,222 | $161,800 | $428 |
| St. Joseph | 71,236 | $57,956 | $154,200 | $898 |
| Country Club | 2,935 | $81,042 | $205,000 | $1,129 |
| Amazonia | 286 | $79,500 | $82,700 | — |
| Agency | 871 | $106,000 | $251,800 | $1,031 |
| Troy | 824 | $52,232 | $108,100 | $752 |
| De Kalb | 518 | $94,028 | $137,500 | $940 |
| Rushville | 260 | $60,938 | $73,800 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Elwood, KS?
The median household income in Elwood is $62,266, 16% 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 Elwood?
The median home value in Elwood is $88,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Elwood?
The median gross rent in Elwood is $839 per month, about 20.2% of household income.
Is Elwood, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Elwood?
The median age in Elwood is 36.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Elwood?
The average commute to work in Elwood is 15 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elwood?
The unemployment rate in Elwood is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elwood?
7% of adults in Elwood 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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