Living in Gaylord, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gaylord · Census data 2020–2024
Gaylord has 70 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $57,083 (23% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $63,300, the median rent is $575/month.
Gaylord is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gaylord at a glance
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 59State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $57,083State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $63,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gaylord a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gaylord
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gaylord the median home value is $63,300, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Gaylord median household income
The median household income in Gaylord is $57,083 and the income per person is $30,251. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Gaylord: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 45.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 1.94
45.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gaylord has many vacation and second homes.
Gaylord demographics
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 36
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gaylord ›
Education in Gaylord
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Gaylord have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gaylord
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.9%
Gaylord vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord | 70 | $57,083 | $63,300 | $575 |
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Kensington | 652 | $54,583 | — | $554 |
| Osborne | 1,358 | $51,776 | $84,400 | $579 |
| Agra | 244 | $48,750 | $58,300 | — |
| Downs | 749 | $62,333 | $102,700 | $582 |
| Lebanon | 191 | $41,250 | $43,500 | $575 |
| Cawker City | 352 | $45,250 | $90,800 | $583 |
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What is the median household income in Gaylord, KS?
The median household income in Gaylord is $57,083, 23% 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 Gaylord?
The median home value in Gaylord is $63,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Gaylord?
The median gross rent in Gaylord is $575 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Gaylord, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Gaylord?
The median age in Gaylord is 59 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Gaylord?
The average commute to work in Gaylord is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gaylord?
The unemployment rate in Gaylord is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gaylord?
14.3% of adults in Gaylord 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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