Living in Harper, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harper · Census data 2020–2024
Harper has 1,136 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $54,250 (27% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $78,600, the median rent is $805/month.
Harper is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harper at a glance
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 37.6State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $54,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $78,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Harper a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Harper
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harper the median home value is $78,600, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.
Harper median household income
The median household income in Harper is $54,250 and the income per person is $30,284. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Harper: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 741
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 31.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.23
31.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harper has many vacation and second homes.
Harper demographics
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 506
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harper ›
Education in Harper
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Harper have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harper
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Harper vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper | 1,136 | $54,250 | $78,600 | $805 |
| Anthony | 2,246 | $50,598 | $69,000 | $646 |
| Attica | 543 | $48,750 | $66,700 | $667 |
| Argonia | 542 | $79,531 | $122,800 | $688 |
| Norwich | 437 | $60,625 | $99,600 | $825 |
| Milton | 185 | $40,000 | — | — |
| Manchester | 143 | $90,446 | $56,000 | — |
| Sharon | 133 | $68,750 | $104,900 | — |
| Conway Springs | 1,573 | $73,320 | $113,300 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in Harper, KS?
The median household income in Harper is $54,250, 27% 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 Harper?
The median home value in Harper is $78,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Harper?
The median gross rent in Harper is $805 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Harper, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Harper?
The median age in Harper is 37.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Harper?
The average commute to work in Harper is 14 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harper?
The unemployment rate in Harper is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harper?
9.7% of adults in Harper 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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