Living in Leonardville, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leonardville · Census data 2020–2024
Leonardville has 514 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $77,083 (4% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $110,400, the median rent is $1,013/month.
Leonardville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leonardville at a glance
- Population
- 514
- Median age
- 48.4State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $77,083State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $110,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,013/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Leonardville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Kansas median; home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Leonardville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leonardville the median home value is $110,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,155 a month in housing costs.
Leonardville median household income
The median household income in Leonardville is $77,083 and the income per person is $28,632. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Leonardville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.90
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Leonardville has many vacation and second homes.
Leonardville demographics
- Population
- 514
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 159
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leonardville ›
Education in Leonardville
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Leonardville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leonardville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Leonardville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardville | 514 | $77,083 | $110,400 | $1,013 |
| Riley | 943 | $93,750 | $163,100 | $1,203 |
| Randolph | 178 | $82,500 | $150,000 | $1,000 |
| Keats | 182 | $36,557 | — | — |
| Wakefield | 1,031 | $68,594 | $172,700 | $819 |
| Milford | 337 | $79,250 | $172,500 | $1,016 |
| Olsburg | 269 | $77,083 | $150,700 | — |
| Clay Center | 4,132 | $62,695 | $143,600 | $983 |
| Fort Riley | 8,606 | $54,362 | — | $1,234 |
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What is the median household income in Leonardville, KS?
The median household income in Leonardville is $77,083, 4% 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 Leonardville?
The median home value in Leonardville is $110,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Leonardville?
The median gross rent in Leonardville is $1,013 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Leonardville, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Kansas median; home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Leonardville?
The median age in Leonardville is 48.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Leonardville?
The average commute to work in Leonardville is 22 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leonardville?
The unemployment rate in Leonardville is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leonardville?
9.1% of adults in Leonardville 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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