Living in McLouth, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLouth · Census data 2020–2024
McLouth has 864 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $73,967 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $202,500, the median rent is $994/month.
McLouth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McLouth at a glance
- Population
- 864
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $73,967State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $202,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $994/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is McLouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in McLouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McLouth the median home value is $202,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,555 a month in housing costs.
McLouth median household income
The median household income in McLouth is $73,967 and the income per person is $33,822. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in McLouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 374
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.48
McLouth demographics
- Population
- 864
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 349
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLouth ›
Education in McLouth
15.3% of adults 25 and older in McLouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLouth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
McLouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLouth | 864 | $73,967 | $202,500 | $994 |
| Oskaloosa | 1,113 | $83,750 | $183,100 | $846 |
| Winchester | 417 | $55,833 | $102,400 | $800 |
| Tonganoxie | 5,891 | $80,109 | $261,700 | $1,224 |
| Easton | 299 | $49,375 | $73,300 | $855 |
| Perry | 1,069 | $82,375 | $174,000 | $798 |
| Ozawkie | 604 | $100,156 | $214,300 | $1,125 |
| Lecompton | 736 | $68,977 | $203,800 | $925 |
| Basehor | 7,491 | $116,769 | $349,900 | $1,257 |
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What is the median household income in McLouth, KS?
The median household income in McLouth is $73,967, about the same as 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 McLouth?
The median home value in McLouth is $202,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in McLouth?
The median gross rent in McLouth is $994 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is McLouth, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in McLouth?
The median age in McLouth is 33.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in McLouth?
The average commute to work in McLouth is 42 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McLouth?
The unemployment rate in McLouth is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McLouth?
15.3% of adults in McLouth 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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