Living in Mahaska, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mahaska · Census data 2020–2024
Mahaska has 47 residents with a median age of 53.9. The median household income is $85,500 (15% higher than the Kansas median).
Mahaska is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mahaska at a glance
- Population
- 47
- Median age
- 53.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $85,500State: $74,275
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Mahaska a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Mahaska median household income
The median household income in Mahaska is $85,500 and the income per person is $41,070. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Mahaska: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.81
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mahaska has many vacation and second homes.
Mahaska demographics
- Population
- 47
- Median age
- 53.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 26
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mahaska ›
Education in Mahaska
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Mahaska have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mahaska
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Mahaska vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Mahaska
Mahaska ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mahaska: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mahaska, KS?
The median household income in Mahaska is $85,500, 15% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Mahaska, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Mahaska?
The median age in Mahaska is 53.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Mahaska?
The average commute to work in Mahaska is 32 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mahaska?
The unemployment rate in Mahaska is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mahaska?
19.1% of adults in Mahaska 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: