Living in Lehigh, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lehigh · Census data 2020–2024
Lehigh has 182 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $78,542 (6% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Lehigh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lehigh at a glance
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 38.5State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $78,542State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lehigh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Kansas median; home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lehigh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lehigh the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,097 a month in housing costs.
Lehigh median household income
The median household income in Lehigh is $78,542 and the income per person is $34,923. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Lehigh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.36
Lehigh demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lehigh ›
Education in Lehigh
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Lehigh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lehigh
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Lehigh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 182 | $78,542 | $85,000 | $1,031 |
| Hillsboro | 2,700 | $63,462 | $120,500 | $763 |
| Canton | 706 | $70,729 | $128,200 | $925 |
| Goessel | 600 | $50,417 | $103,000 | $850 |
| Galva | 1,002 | $91,167 | $206,700 | $924 |
| Tampa | 201 | $66,250 | $59,300 | — |
| Marion | 1,746 | $58,387 | $108,500 | $636 |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | $67,500 | $177,800 | $561 |
| Hesston | 3,582 | $75,225 | $204,800 | $729 |
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What is the median household income in Lehigh, KS?
The median household income in Lehigh is $78,542, 6% 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 Lehigh?
The median home value in Lehigh is $85,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Lehigh?
The median gross rent in Lehigh is $1,031 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Lehigh, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Kansas median; home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Lehigh?
The median age in Lehigh is 38.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Lehigh?
The average commute to work in Lehigh is 25 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lehigh?
The unemployment rate in Lehigh is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lehigh?
31.3% of adults in Lehigh 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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