Living in McConnell AFB, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McConnell AFB · Census data 2020–2024

McConnell AFB has 1,907 residents with a median age of 21.1. The median household income is $72,639 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median rent is $1,409/month.

McConnell AFB at a glance

Population
1,907
Median age
21.1State: 37.4
Median household income
$72,639State: $74,275
Median rent
$1,409/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
6.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
Average commute
8 min

Is McConnell AFB a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 8 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.2%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in McConnell AFB

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McConnell AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,409 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

McConnell AFB$1,409
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

McConnell AFB median household income

The median household income in McConnell AFB is $72,639 and the income per person is $22,221. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

McConnell AFB$72,639
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in McConnell AFB: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
456
Owner-occupied
6.8%
Renter-occupied
93.2%
Vacant
3.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2008
Average household size
3.58

McConnell AFB demographics

Population
1,907
Median age
21.1
Under 18
39.2%
65 and older
0%
Households
442
Foreign-born
4.8%
Veterans
8.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Hispanic or Latino9.9%
Black17.6%
Asian3.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McConnell AFB ›

Education in McConnell AFB

27.2% of adults 25 and older in McConnell AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McConnell AFB27.2%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McConnell AFB

Unemployment rate
4.2%State: 3.9%
Average commute
8 minState: 20 min
Work from home
8%
Drive alone
65.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
15.1%
Homes with broadband
96.8%

McConnell AFB vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
McConnell AFB1,907$72,639—$1,409
Oaklawn-Sunview2,789$46,656$54,200$788
Eastborough919$193,250$439,500—
Derby26,062$84,112$236,900$1,136
Wichita397,945$64,620$190,800$975
Haysville11,117$67,740$161,800$1,064
Andover15,965$104,787$291,400$1,450
Rose Hill4,246$102,389$219,900$1,027
Bel Aire9,043$97,795$238,100$1,649

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Living in McConnell AFB: FAQ

What is the median household income in McConnell AFB, KS?

The median household income in McConnell AFB is $72,639, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in McConnell AFB?

The median gross rent in McConnell AFB is $1,409 per month, about 26.2% of household income.

Is McConnell AFB, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 8 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.2%.

What is the median age in McConnell AFB?

The median age in McConnell AFB is 21.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in McConnell AFB?

The average commute to work in McConnell AFB is 8 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in McConnell AFB?

The unemployment rate in McConnell AFB is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McConnell AFB?

27.2% of adults in McConnell AFB 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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