Living in Jewell, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jewell · Census data 2020–2024
Jewell has 469 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $45,000 (39% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $59,600, the median rent is $557/month.
Jewell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jewell at a glance
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 40.5State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $45,000State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $59,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $557/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Jewell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Jewell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jewell the median home value is $59,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $557 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $786 a month in housing costs.
Jewell median household income
The median household income in Jewell is $45,000 and the income per person is $27,160. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Jewell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 278
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.00
Jewell demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jewell ›
Education in Jewell
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Jewell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jewell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Jewell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell | 469 | $45,000 | $59,600 | $557 |
| Randall | 184 | $29,826 | — | — |
| Mankato | 925 | $50,893 | $55,800 | $639 |
| Glen Elder | 476 | $79,250 | — | $438 |
| Beloit | 3,029 | $52,114 | $125,600 | $643 |
| Courtland | 163 | $58,125 | $83,300 | $769 |
| Burr Oak | 114 | $32,500 | $33,100 | — |
| Jamestown | 174 | $71,458 | $55,000 | — |
| Cawker City | 352 | $45,250 | $90,800 | $583 |
More for people moving to Jewell
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What is the median household income in Jewell, KS?
The median household income in Jewell is $45,000, 39% 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 Jewell?
The median home value in Jewell is $59,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Jewell?
The median gross rent in Jewell is $557 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Jewell, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Jewell?
The median age in Jewell is 40.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Jewell?
The average commute to work in Jewell is 17 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jewell?
The unemployment rate in Jewell is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jewell?
16.6% of adults in Jewell 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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