Living in Leon, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leon · Census data 2020–2024
Leon has 607 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $66,250 (11% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $113,100, the median rent is $904/month.
Leon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leon at a glance
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 54.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $113,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $904/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Leon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Leon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leon the median home value is $113,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
Leon median household income
The median household income in Leon is $66,250 and the income per person is $35,144. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Leon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.23
Leon demographics
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 272
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leon ›
Education in Leon
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Leon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Leon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | 607 | $66,250 | $113,100 | $904 |
| El Dorado | 12,769 | $59,180 | $120,300 | $844 |
| Augusta | 9,216 | $64,919 | $175,500 | $865 |
| Rosalia | 219 | $122,500 | $268,100 | — |
| Towanda | 1,668 | $64,327 | $121,500 | $1,034 |
| Douglass | 1,603 | $72,589 | $138,800 | $892 |
| Atlanta | 169 | $59,792 | $72,800 | $914 |
| Benton | 927 | $88,750 | $196,400 | $985 |
| Andover | 15,965 | $104,787 | $291,400 | $1,450 |
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What is the median household income in Leon, KS?
The median household income in Leon is $66,250, 11% 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 Leon?
The median home value in Leon is $113,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Leon?
The median gross rent in Leon is $904 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Leon, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Leon?
The median age in Leon is 54.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Leon?
The average commute to work in Leon is 28 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leon?
The unemployment rate in Leon is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leon?
12.4% of adults in Leon 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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