Living in Elyria, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elyria · Census data 2020–2024
Elyria has 307 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $158,161 (113% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $426,400.
Elyria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elyria at a glance
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 61State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $158,161State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $426,400State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.8%
Is Elyria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 113% higher than the Kansas median.
Cons: Home values 96% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Elyria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elyria the median home value is $426,400, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Elyria median household income
The median household income in Elyria is $158,161 and the income per person is $73,770. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Elyria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.72
Elyria demographics
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 178
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elyria ›
Education in Elyria
81.8% of adults 25 and older in Elyria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elyria
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Elyria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | 307 | $158,161 | $426,400 | — |
| McPherson | 13,995 | $77,529 | $211,700 | $925 |
| Galva | 1,002 | $91,167 | $206,700 | $924 |
| Inman | 1,325 | $59,250 | $149,000 | $960 |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | $67,500 | $177,800 | $561 |
| Buhler | 1,525 | $72,929 | $131,800 | $917 |
| Canton | 706 | $70,729 | $128,200 | $925 |
| Hesston | 3,582 | $75,225 | $204,800 | $729 |
| Goessel | 600 | $50,417 | $103,000 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Elyria, KS?
The median household income in Elyria is $158,161, 113% 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 Elyria?
The median home value in Elyria is $426,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Elyria, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 113% higher than the Kansas median. Minuses: home values 96% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Elyria?
The median age in Elyria is 61 years (Kansas: 37.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Elyria?
The unemployment rate in Elyria is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elyria?
81.8% of adults in Elyria 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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