Living in Herington, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herington · Census data 2020–2024
Herington has 2,164 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $70,574 (5% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $85,200, the median rent is $945/month.
Herington at a glance
- Population
- 2,164
- Median age
- 41.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $70,574State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $85,200State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Herington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Herington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herington the median home value is $85,200, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
Herington median household income
The median household income in Herington is $70,574 and the income per person is $39,044. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Herington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,210
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 19.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.17
Herington demographics
- Population
- 2,164
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 979
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herington ›
Education in Herington
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Herington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herington
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Herington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herington | 2,164 | $70,574 | $85,200 | $945 |
| White City | 458 | $48,750 | $58,600 | $828 |
| Wilsey | 164 | $63,333 | $53,300 | — |
| Woodbine | 137 | $52,159 | $90,000 | $791 |
| Hope | 485 | $51,500 | $100,000 | $738 |
| Dwight | 242 | $67,000 | $86,800 | $975 |
| Lincolnville | 181 | $55,500 | $71,900 | — |
| Council Grove | 2,265 | $57,962 | $134,900 | $715 |
| Alta Vista | 443 | $51,250 | $85,000 | $983 |
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What is the median household income in Herington, KS?
The median household income in Herington is $70,574, 5% 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 Herington?
The median home value in Herington is $85,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Herington?
The median gross rent in Herington is $945 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Herington, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Herington?
The median age in Herington is 41.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Herington?
The average commute to work in Herington is 28 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herington?
The unemployment rate in Herington is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herington?
23.4% of adults in Herington 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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