Living in Leavenworth, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leavenworth · Census data 2020–2024
Leavenworth has 37,195 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $72,987 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $193,000, the median rent is $1,229/month.
Leavenworth at a glance
- Population
- 37,195
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $72,987State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $193,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,229/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Leavenworth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Leavenworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leavenworth the median home value is $193,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,612 a month in housing costs.
Leavenworth median household income
The median household income in Leavenworth is $72,987 and the income per person is $35,664. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Leavenworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,864
- Owner-occupied
- 52.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.9%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.42
Leavenworth demographics
- Population
- 37,195
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 13,733
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 19%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leavenworth ›
Education in Leavenworth
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Leavenworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leavenworth
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Leavenworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | 37,195 | $72,987 | $193,000 | $1,229 |
| Farley | 309 | $124,375 | $233,900 | $942 |
| Lansing | 11,246 | $102,786 | $270,800 | $1,406 |
| Weston | 1,922 | $88,750 | $259,000 | $1,000 |
| Tracy | 309 | $75,938 | $270,700 | $737 |
| Platte City | 4,824 | $71,498 | $210,800 | $1,226 |
| Easton | 299 | $49,375 | $73,300 | $855 |
| Camden Point | 401 | $76,250 | $246,300 | $990 |
| Basehor | 7,491 | $116,769 | $349,900 | $1,257 |
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What is the median household income in Leavenworth, KS?
The median household income in Leavenworth is $72,987, about the same as 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 Leavenworth?
The median home value in Leavenworth is $193,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Leavenworth?
The median gross rent in Leavenworth is $1,229 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Leavenworth, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Leavenworth?
The median age in Leavenworth is 35.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Leavenworth?
The average commute to work in Leavenworth is 20 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leavenworth?
The unemployment rate in Leavenworth is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leavenworth?
32.6% of adults in Leavenworth 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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