Living in Kechi, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kechi · Census data 2020–2024
Kechi has 2,901 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $113,125 (52% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $288,300, the median rent is $1,629/month.
Kechi at a glance
- Population
- 2,901
- Median age
- 37.2State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $113,125State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $288,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,629/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Kechi a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kechi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kechi the median home value is $288,300, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,864 a month in housing costs.
Kechi median household income
The median household income in Kechi is $113,125 and the income per person is $48,525. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Kechi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,033
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.81
Kechi demographics
- Population
- 2,901
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 1,033
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kechi ›
Education in Kechi
60.7% of adults 25 and older in Kechi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 23.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kechi
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Kechi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kechi | 2,901 | $113,125 | $288,300 | $1,629 |
| Bel Aire | 9,043 | $97,795 | $238,100 | $1,649 |
| Park City | 7,673 | $74,301 | $177,100 | $1,077 |
| Valley Center | 8,590 | $77,020 | $227,700 | $883 |
| Eastborough | 919 | $193,250 | $439,500 | — |
| Wichita | 397,945 | $64,620 | $190,800 | $975 |
| Benton | 927 | $88,750 | $196,400 | $985 |
| Andover | 15,965 | $104,787 | $291,400 | $1,450 |
| Maize | 6,824 | $72,024 | $276,200 | $1,399 |
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What is the median household income in Kechi, KS?
The median household income in Kechi is $113,125, 52% higher 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 Kechi?
The median home value in Kechi is $288,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Kechi?
The median gross rent in Kechi is $1,629 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Kechi, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kechi?
The median age in Kechi is 37.2 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Kechi?
The average commute to work in Kechi is 19 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kechi?
The unemployment rate in Kechi is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kechi?
60.7% of adults in Kechi 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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