Living in Hanston, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanston · Census data 2020–2024
Hanston has 213 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $67,083 (10% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $93,200, the median rent is $542/month.
Hanston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hanston at a glance
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 39.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $67,083State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $93,200State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $542/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hanston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hanston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanston the median home value is $93,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,554 a month in housing costs.
Hanston median household income
The median household income in Hanston is $67,083 and the income per person is $27,070. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Hanston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 108
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 3.00
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hanston has many vacation and second homes.
Hanston demographics
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanston ›
Education in Hanston
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Hanston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hanston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Hanston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanston | 213 | $67,083 | $93,200 | $542 |
| Burdett | 329 | $45,313 | $58,700 | $1,319 |
| Jetmore | 580 | $53,000 | $94,300 | $982 |
| Offerle | 151 | $49,688 | $61,700 | $938 |
| Spearville | 998 | $72,969 | $206,700 | $723 |
| Kinsley | 1,328 | $49,206 | $68,200 | $745 |
| Bazine | 406 | $57,167 | $70,500 | $529 |
| Ness City | 1,162 | $64,583 | $116,600 | $663 |
| Garfield | 126 | $47,083 | $84,000 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Hanston, KS?
The median household income in Hanston is $67,083, 10% 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 Hanston?
The median home value in Hanston is $93,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Hanston?
The median gross rent in Hanston is $542 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Hanston, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Hanston?
The median age in Hanston is 39.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Hanston?
The average commute to work in Hanston is 19 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hanston?
The unemployment rate in Hanston is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hanston?
19.4% of adults in Hanston 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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