Living in Hutchinson, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hutchinson · Census data 2020–2024
Hutchinson has 39,709 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $58,687 (21% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $125,000, the median rent is $881/month.
Hutchinson at a glance
- Population
- 39,709
- Median age
- 39.4State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $58,687State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $125,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $881/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Hutchinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hutchinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hutchinson the median home value is $125,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,282 a month in housing costs.
Hutchinson median household income
The median household income in Hutchinson is $58,687 and the income per person is $30,596. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Hutchinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,266
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.22
Hutchinson demographics
- Population
- 39,709
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 16,459
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hutchinson ›
Education in Hutchinson
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Hutchinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hutchinson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Hutchinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 39,709 | $58,687 | $125,000 | $881 |
| South Hutchinson | 2,751 | $50,441 | $151,000 | $602 |
| The Highlands | 479 | $97,500 | $288,900 | $850 |
| Buhler | 1,525 | $72,929 | $131,800 | $917 |
| Nickerson | 1,001 | $49,167 | $79,200 | $798 |
| Partridge | 236 | $67,188 | $75,800 | $894 |
| Haven | 1,313 | $59,091 | $91,400 | $876 |
| Burrton | 808 | $70,833 | $87,400 | $882 |
| Inman | 1,325 | $59,250 | $149,000 | $960 |
More for people moving to Hutchinson
Hutchinson ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hutchinson: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hutchinson, KS?
The median household income in Hutchinson is $58,687, 21% 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 Hutchinson?
The median home value in Hutchinson is $125,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Hutchinson?
The median gross rent in Hutchinson is $881 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Hutchinson, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Hutchinson?
The median age in Hutchinson is 39.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Hutchinson?
The average commute to work in Hutchinson is 16 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hutchinson?
The unemployment rate in Hutchinson is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hutchinson?
19.3% of adults in Hutchinson 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: