Living in Fort Riley, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Riley · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Riley has 8,606 residents with a median age of 23.1. The median household income is $54,362 (27% lower than the Kansas median), the median rent is $1,234/month.
Fort Riley at a glance
- Population
- 8,606
- Median age
- 23.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $54,362State: $74,275
- Median rent
- $1,234/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 1.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Fort Riley a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 8 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 18.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Riley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Riley the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,234 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Riley median household income
The median household income in Fort Riley is $54,362 and the income per person is $28,521. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Fort Riley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,938
- Owner-occupied
- 1.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 98.2%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.74
Fort Riley demographics
- Population
- 8,606
- Median age
- 23.1
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 1,864
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Riley ›
Education in Fort Riley
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Fort Riley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Riley
- Unemployment rate
- 18.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 38.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 52.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Fort Riley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley | 8,606 | $54,362 | — | $1,234 |
| Grandview Plaza | 2,015 | $41,871 | $62,100 | $901 |
| Junction City | 22,331 | $61,181 | $171,500 | $1,024 |
| Ogden | 1,696 | $68,421 | $156,800 | $1,128 |
| Milford | 337 | $79,250 | $172,500 | $1,016 |
| Keats | 182 | $36,557 | — | — |
| Manhattan | 54,239 | $60,172 | $246,700 | $1,003 |
| Riley | 943 | $93,750 | $163,100 | $1,203 |
| Wakefield | 1,031 | $68,594 | $172,700 | $819 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Riley, KS?
The median household income in Fort Riley is $54,362, 27% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Riley?
The median gross rent in Fort Riley is $1,234 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Fort Riley, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 8 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Fort Riley?
The median age in Fort Riley is 23.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Fort Riley?
The average commute to work in Fort Riley is 8 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Riley?
The unemployment rate in Fort Riley is 18.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Riley?
18.2% of adults in Fort Riley 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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