Living in Ford, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ford · Census data 2020–2024
Ford has 228 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $68,750 (7% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $132,500, the median rent is $752/month.
Ford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ford at a glance
- Population
- 228
- Median age
- 36.6State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $132,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $752/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Kansas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ford the median home value is $132,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Ford median household income
The median household income in Ford is $68,750 and the income per person is $37,816. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Ford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 137
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.93
Ford demographics
- Population
- 228
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ford ›
Education in Ford
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Ford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.4%
Ford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | 228 | $68,750 | $132,500 | $752 |
| Bucklin | 652 | $60,208 | $84,600 | $690 |
| Wright | 106 | $31,058 | $220,100 | — |
| Spearville | 998 | $72,969 | $206,700 | $723 |
| Mullinville | 214 | $91,563 | $57,700 | $773 |
| Dodge City | 27,613 | $68,721 | $151,700 | $1,045 |
| Minneola | 835 | $64,583 | $96,200 | $900 |
| Offerle | 151 | $49,688 | $61,700 | $938 |
| Jetmore | 580 | $53,000 | $94,300 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Ford, KS?
The median household income in Ford is $68,750, 7% 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 Ford?
The median home value in Ford is $132,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Ford?
The median gross rent in Ford is $752 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Ford, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Kansas median.
What is the median age in Ford?
The median age in Ford is 36.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Ford?
The average commute to work in Ford is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ford?
The unemployment rate in Ford is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ford?
12.1% of adults in Ford 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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