Living in La Cygne, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Cygne · Census data 2020–2024
La Cygne has 1,327 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $58,882 (21% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $150,900, the median rent is $860/month.
La Cygne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Cygne at a glance
- Population
- 1,327
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $58,882State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $150,900State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is La Cygne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in La Cygne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Cygne the median home value is $150,900, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
La Cygne median household income
The median household income in La Cygne is $58,882 and the income per person is $27,459. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in La Cygne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 583
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.58
La Cygne demographics
- Population
- 1,327
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 514
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Cygne ›
Education in La Cygne
12% of adults 25 and older in La Cygne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Cygne
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.6%
La Cygne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cygne | 1,327 | $58,882 | $150,900 | $860 |
| Linn Valley | 962 | $51,279 | $144,900 | — |
| Fontana | 409 | $51,250 | $121,600 | — |
| Amsterdam | 128 | $45,536 | $48,000 | $675 |
| Amoret | 120 | $41,750 | $65,000 | $685 |
| Pleasanton | 1,516 | $49,565 | $102,900 | $633 |
| Parker | 274 | $79,125 | $163,600 | — |
| Drexel | 924 | $54,519 | $155,100 | $845 |
| Osawatomie | 4,182 | $66,991 | $155,100 | $699 |
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What is the median household income in La Cygne, KS?
The median household income in La Cygne is $58,882, 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 La Cygne?
The median home value in La Cygne is $150,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in La Cygne?
The median gross rent in La Cygne is $860 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is La Cygne, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in La Cygne?
The median age in La Cygne is 36.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in La Cygne?
The average commute to work in La Cygne is 40 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Cygne?
The unemployment rate in La Cygne is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Cygne?
12% of adults in La Cygne 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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