Living in Herndon, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herndon · Census data 2020–2024
Herndon has 159 residents with a median age of 29.3. The median household income is $65,000 (12% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $48,600, the median rent is $375/month.
Herndon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Herndon at a glance
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 29.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $65,000State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $48,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $375/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Herndon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Herndon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herndon the median home value is $48,600, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $375 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.
Herndon median household income
The median household income in Herndon is $65,000 and the income per person is $21,819. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Herndon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 42.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.94
42.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Herndon has many vacation and second homes.
Herndon demographics
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 29.3
- Under 18
- 46.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 54
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herndon ›
Education in Herndon
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Herndon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herndon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Herndon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon | 159 | $65,000 | $48,600 | $375 |
| Oberlin | 1,734 | $52,284 | $88,700 | $593 |
| Atwood | 1,320 | $72,188 | $119,800 | $806 |
| Trenton | 487 | $45,000 | $69,200 | $525 |
| Culbertson | 634 | $51,875 | $91,300 | $736 |
| McCook | 7,314 | $56,917 | $154,300 | $823 |
| Selden | 288 | $53,438 | $101,500 | $655 |
| Stratton | 342 | $34,643 | $54,100 | $750 |
| Indianola | 512 | $55,481 | $91,000 | $644 |
More for people moving to Herndon
Herndon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Herndon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Herndon, KS?
The median household income in Herndon is $65,000, 12% 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 Herndon?
The median home value in Herndon is $48,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Herndon?
The median gross rent in Herndon is $375 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Herndon, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Herndon?
The median age in Herndon is 29.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Herndon?
The average commute to work in Herndon is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herndon?
The unemployment rate in Herndon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herndon?
25.3% of adults in Herndon 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.
Last updated: