Living in Longton, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Longton · Census data 2020–2024
Longton has 302 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $40,250 (46% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $38,400.
Longton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Longton at a glance
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 51State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $40,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $38,400State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Longton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Longton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Longton the median home value is $38,400, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Longton median household income
The median household income in Longton is $40,250 and the income per person is $23,093. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Longton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 30.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.46
30.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Longton has many vacation and second homes.
Longton demographics
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 20.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Longton ›
Education in Longton
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Longton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Longton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Longton vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Longton
Longton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Longton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Longton, KS?
The median household income in Longton is $40,250, 46% 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 Longton?
The median home value in Longton is $38,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Longton, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Longton?
The median age in Longton is 51 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Longton?
The average commute to work in Longton is 27 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Longton?
The unemployment rate in Longton is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Longton?
15.4% of adults in Longton 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.
Last updated: