Living in McPherson, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McPherson · Census data 2020–2024
McPherson has 13,995 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $77,529 (4% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $211,700, the median rent is $925/month.
McPherson at a glance
- Population
- 13,995
- Median age
- 35.4State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $77,529State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $211,700State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is McPherson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Kansas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McPherson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McPherson the median home value is $211,700, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,552 a month in housing costs.
McPherson median household income
The median household income in McPherson is $77,529 and the income per person is $36,077. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in McPherson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,356
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.21
McPherson demographics
- Population
- 13,995
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 5,900
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McPherson ›
Education in McPherson
38.4% of adults 25 and older in McPherson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McPherson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
McPherson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson | 13,995 | $77,529 | $211,700 | $925 |
| Elyria | 307 | $158,161 | $426,400 | — |
| Galva | 1,002 | $91,167 | $206,700 | $924 |
| Inman | 1,325 | $59,250 | $149,000 | $960 |
| Canton | 706 | $70,729 | $128,200 | $925 |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | $67,500 | $177,800 | $561 |
| Lindsborg | 3,792 | $81,250 | $188,000 | $1,022 |
| Marquette | 585 | $61,923 | $85,000 | $725 |
| Buhler | 1,525 | $72,929 | $131,800 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in McPherson, KS?
The median household income in McPherson is $77,529, 4% higher 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 McPherson?
The median home value in McPherson is $211,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in McPherson?
The median gross rent in McPherson is $925 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is McPherson, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Kansas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in McPherson?
The median age in McPherson is 35.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in McPherson?
The average commute to work in McPherson is 11 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McPherson?
The unemployment rate in McPherson is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McPherson?
38.4% of adults in McPherson 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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