Living in Leoti, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leoti · Census data 2020–2024
Leoti has 1,360 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $73,594 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $84,800, the median rent is $917/month.
Leoti is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leoti at a glance
- Population
- 1,360
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $73,594State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $84,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Leoti a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leoti
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leoti the median home value is $84,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,307 a month in housing costs.
Leoti median household income
The median household income in Leoti is $73,594 and the income per person is $35,045. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Leoti: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 633
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.34
Leoti demographics
- Population
- 1,360
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 573
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leoti ›
Education in Leoti
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Leoti have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leoti
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Leoti vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leoti | 1,360 | $73,594 | $84,800 | $917 |
| Tribune | 758 | $80,263 | $112,500 | $786 |
| Scott City | 3,800 | $54,880 | $162,200 | $649 |
| Sharon Springs | 817 | $61,429 | $105,100 | $465 |
| Deerfield | 647 | $81,563 | $142,500 | $823 |
| Lakin | 2,243 | $89,514 | $170,000 | $1,134 |
| Holcomb | 2,577 | $78,571 | $231,000 | $968 |
| Healy | 347 | $50,313 | $65,800 | $675 |
| Weskan | 171 | $71,250 | $150,000 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Leoti, KS?
The median household income in Leoti is $73,594, 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 Leoti?
The median home value in Leoti is $84,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Leoti?
The median gross rent in Leoti is $917 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Leoti, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Leoti?
The median age in Leoti is 39.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Leoti?
The average commute to work in Leoti is 10 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leoti?
The unemployment rate in Leoti is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leoti?
21.1% of adults in Leoti 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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