Living in Esbon, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Esbon · Census data 2020–2024
Esbon has 82 residents with a median age of 58.7. The median household income is $43,750 (41% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $600/month.
Esbon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Esbon at a glance
- Population
- 82
- Median age
- 58.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $600/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Esbon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Esbon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Esbon the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Esbon median household income
The median household income in Esbon is $43,750 and the income per person is $31,235. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Esbon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 31.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.55
31.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Esbon has many vacation and second homes.
Esbon demographics
- Population
- 82
- Median age
- 58.7
- Under 18
- 6.1%
- 65 and older
- 41.5%
- Households
- 53
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Esbon ›
Education in Esbon
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Esbon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Esbon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.6%
Esbon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esbon | 82 | $43,750 | $106,300 | $600 |
| Lebanon | 191 | $41,250 | $43,500 | $575 |
| Burr Oak | 114 | $32,500 | $33,100 | — |
| Mankato | 925 | $50,893 | $55,800 | $639 |
| Jewell | 469 | $45,000 | $59,600 | $557 |
| Guide Rock | 286 | $39,444 | $44,400 | — |
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Red Cloud | 934 | $45,909 | $74,200 | $585 |
| Cawker City | 352 | $45,250 | $90,800 | $583 |
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What is the median household income in Esbon, KS?
The median household income in Esbon is $43,750, 41% 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 Esbon?
The median home value in Esbon is $106,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Esbon?
The median gross rent in Esbon is $600 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Esbon, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Esbon?
The median age in Esbon is 58.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Esbon?
The average commute to work in Esbon is 16 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Esbon?
The unemployment rate in Esbon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Esbon?
19.5% of adults in Esbon 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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