Living in Emmett, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emmett · Census data 2020–2024
Emmett has 178 residents with a median age of 27.5. The median household income is $56,250 (24% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $98,800, the median rent is $913/month.
Emmett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emmett at a glance
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 27.5State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $98,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $913/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Emmett a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Emmett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emmett the median home value is $98,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,042 a month in housing costs.
Emmett median household income
The median household income in Emmett is $56,250 and the income per person is $22,417. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Emmett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.70
Emmett demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 27.5
- Under 18
- 39.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emmett ›
Education in Emmett
2.1% of adults 25 and older in Emmett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emmett
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.2%
Emmett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 178 | $56,250 | $98,800 | $913 |
| Delia | 177 | $85,714 | $68,900 | — |
| St. Marys | 2,788 | $76,771 | $206,900 | $892 |
| Belvue | 175 | $81,111 | $184,400 | $1,375 |
| Rossville | 1,106 | $54,318 | $154,600 | $930 |
| Onaga | 727 | $49,444 | $116,200 | $945 |
| Havensville | 172 | $140,134 | — | $642 |
| Wamego | 4,386 | $78,809 | $198,300 | $849 |
| Maple Hill | 772 | $101,875 | $204,700 | $821 |
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What is the median household income in Emmett, KS?
The median household income in Emmett is $56,250, 24% 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 Emmett?
The median home value in Emmett is $98,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Emmett?
The median gross rent in Emmett is $913 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Emmett, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Emmett?
The median age in Emmett is 27.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Emmett?
The average commute to work in Emmett is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emmett?
The unemployment rate in Emmett is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emmett?
2.1% of adults in Emmett 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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