Living in Minneola, Kansas

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

Minneola has 835 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $64,583 (13% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $96,200, the median rent is $900/month.

Minneola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Minneola at a glance

Population
835
Median age
32.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$64,583State: $74,275
Median home value
$96,200State: $217,200
Median rent
$900/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
73.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
Average commute
26 min

Is Minneola a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.

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

Cost of living in Minneola

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minneola the median home value is $96,200, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Minneola$96,200
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minneola$900
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Minneola median household income

The median household income in Minneola is $64,583 and the income per person is $27,055. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Minneola$64,583
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Minneola: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
330
Owner-occupied
73.1%
Renter-occupied
26.9%
Vacant
16.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1948
Average household size
2.95

Minneola demographics

Population
835
Median age
32.5
Under 18
31.4%
65 and older
20.1%
Households
275
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
16.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Minneola

27.8% of adults 25 and older in Minneola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Minneola27.8%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Minneola

Unemployment rate
4.6%State: 3.9%
Average commute
26 minState: 20 min
Work from home
4.5%
Drive alone
73.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.6%
Homes with broadband
90.9%

Minneola vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Minneola835$64,583$96,200$900
Fowler599$47,679$108,300$900
Ensign125$100,750$88,500—
Ford228$68,750$132,500$752
Meade1,341$75,321$121,700$759
Dodge City27,613$68,721$151,700$1,045
Bucklin652$60,208$84,600$690
Ashland738$62,596$70,300$761
Wright106$31,058$220,100—

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Living in Minneola: FAQ

What is the median household income in Minneola, KS?

The median household income in Minneola is $64,583, 13% 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 Minneola?

The median home value in Minneola is $96,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Minneola?

The median gross rent in Minneola is $900 per month, about 19.2% of household income.

Is Minneola, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.

What is the median age in Minneola?

The median age in Minneola is 32.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Minneola?

The average commute to work in Minneola is 26 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Minneola?

The unemployment rate in Minneola is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Minneola?

27.8% of adults in Minneola 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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