Living in Hoisington, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hoisington · Census data 2020–2024
Hoisington has 2,643 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $52,277 (30% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $95,000, the median rent is $965/month.
Hoisington at a glance
- Population
- 2,643
- Median age
- 38.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $52,277State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $95,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $965/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Hoisington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hoisington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hoisington the median home value is $95,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Hoisington median household income
The median household income in Hoisington is $52,277 and the income per person is $34,396. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Hoisington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,338
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.31
Hoisington demographics
- Population
- 2,643
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,144
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hoisington ›
Education in Hoisington
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Hoisington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hoisington
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Hoisington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoisington | 2,643 | $52,277 | $95,000 | $965 |
| Olmitz | 113 | $76,250 | $60,000 | — |
| Great Bend | 14,479 | $54,139 | $133,900 | $759 |
| Claflin | 455 | $63,438 | $107,300 | $483 |
| Albert | 100 | $58,750 | $70,800 | — |
| Otis | 413 | $63,194 | $64,700 | $900 |
| Ellinwood | 2,192 | $56,379 | $109,300 | $683 |
| Holyrood | 377 | $51,875 | $62,200 | $691 |
| Bushton | 201 | $38,958 | $47,300 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Hoisington, KS?
The median household income in Hoisington is $52,277, 30% 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 Hoisington?
The median home value in Hoisington is $95,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Hoisington?
The median gross rent in Hoisington is $965 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Hoisington, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Hoisington?
The median age in Hoisington is 38.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Hoisington?
The average commute to work in Hoisington is 16 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoisington?
The unemployment rate in Hoisington is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hoisington?
22.4% of adults in Hoisington 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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