Living in McFarland, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McFarland · Census data 2020–2024
McFarland has 363 residents with a median age of 22.9. The median household income is $59,500 (20% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $93,800, the median rent is $1,614/month.
McFarland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McFarland at a glance
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 22.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $59,500State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,614/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is McFarland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McFarland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McFarland the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,614 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
McFarland median household income
The median household income in McFarland is $59,500 and the income per person is $28,205. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in McFarland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.56
McFarland demographics
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 22.9
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 102
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McFarland ›
Education in McFarland
13.6% of adults 25 and older in McFarland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McFarland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
McFarland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland | 363 | $59,500 | $93,800 | $1,614 |
| Alma | 1,063 | $71,875 | $136,900 | — |
| Paxico | 166 | $68,438 | $129,500 | — |
| Wamego | 4,386 | $78,809 | $198,300 | $849 |
| Maple Hill | 772 | $101,875 | $204,700 | $821 |
| Belvue | 175 | $81,111 | $184,400 | $1,375 |
| St. Marys | 2,788 | $76,771 | $206,900 | $892 |
| St. George | 1,039 | $100,956 | $253,500 | $1,237 |
| Eskridge | 419 | $41,389 | $82,100 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in McFarland, KS?
The median household income in McFarland is $59,500, 20% 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 McFarland?
The median home value in McFarland is $93,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in McFarland?
The median gross rent in McFarland is $1,614 per month, about 13.4% of household income.
Is McFarland, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in McFarland?
The median age in McFarland is 22.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in McFarland?
The average commute to work in McFarland is 21 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McFarland?
The unemployment rate in McFarland is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McFarland?
13.6% of adults in McFarland 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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