Living in Hesston, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hesston · Census data 2020–2024
Hesston has 3,582 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $75,225 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $204,800, the median rent is $729/month.
Hesston at a glance
- Population
- 3,582
- Median age
- 49.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $75,225State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $204,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $729/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Hesston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hesston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hesston the median home value is $204,800, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $729 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,631 a month in housing costs.
Hesston median household income
The median household income in Hesston is $75,225 and the income per person is $34,205. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Hesston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,525
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.18
Hesston demographics
- Population
- 3,582
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.8%
- Households
- 1,525
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hesston ›
Education in Hesston
46.2% of adults 25 and older in Hesston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hesston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Hesston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesston | 3,582 | $75,225 | $204,800 | $729 |
| North Newton | 2,155 | $87,402 | $217,800 | $839 |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | $67,500 | $177,800 | $561 |
| Newton | 18,397 | $68,885 | $156,400 | $903 |
| Goessel | 600 | $50,417 | $103,000 | $850 |
| Walton | 223 | $63,750 | $102,300 | $1,307 |
| Halstead | 2,516 | $76,250 | $163,000 | $826 |
| Elyria | 307 | $158,161 | $426,400 | — |
| Sedgwick | 1,614 | $93,125 | $179,400 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in Hesston, KS?
The median household income in Hesston is $75,225, about the same as 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 Hesston?
The median home value in Hesston is $204,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Hesston?
The median gross rent in Hesston is $729 per month, about 13.4% of household income.
Is Hesston, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Hesston?
The median age in Hesston is 49.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Hesston?
The average commute to work in Hesston is 18 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hesston?
The unemployment rate in Hesston is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hesston?
46.2% of adults in Hesston 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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