Living in Lucas, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lucas · Census data 2020–2024
Lucas has 405 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $43,125 (42% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $58,500, the median rent is $494/month.
Lucas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lucas at a glance
- Population
- 405
- Median age
- 54State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $43,125State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $58,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $494/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Lucas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lucas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lucas the median home value is $58,500, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $494 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $883 a month in housing costs.
Lucas median household income
The median household income in Lucas is $43,125 and the income per person is $27,247. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Lucas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 30.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.19
30.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lucas has many vacation and second homes.
Lucas demographics
- Population
- 405
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 185
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lucas ›
Education in Lucas
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Lucas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lucas
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 73%
Lucas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas | 405 | $43,125 | $58,500 | $494 |
| Sylvan Grove | 314 | $53,750 | $90,300 | $643 |
| Luray | 121 | $52,500 | $94,300 | $275 |
| Dorrance | 156 | $82,639 | $108,800 | $575 |
| Bunker Hill | 108 | $70,625 | $73,300 | — |
| Wilson | 833 | $59,145 | $75,700 | $739 |
| Tipton | 241 | $39,713 | $106,300 | $429 |
| Russell | 4,217 | $56,832 | $135,600 | $824 |
| Lincoln Center | 1,017 | $49,423 | $68,500 | $613 |
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What is the median household income in Lucas, KS?
The median household income in Lucas is $43,125, 42% 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 Lucas?
The median home value in Lucas is $58,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Lucas?
The median gross rent in Lucas is $494 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Lucas, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Lucas?
The median age in Lucas is 54 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Lucas?
The average commute to work in Lucas is 11 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lucas?
The unemployment rate in Lucas is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lucas?
17.3% of adults in Lucas 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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