Living in Mission, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mission · Census data 2020–2024
Mission has 9,915 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $75,534 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $289,100, the median rent is $1,194/month.
Mission at a glance
- Population
- 9,915
- Median age
- 34.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $75,534State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $289,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,194/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Mission a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Mission
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mission the median home value is $289,100, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,654 a month in housing costs.
Mission median household income
The median household income in Mission is $75,534 and the income per person is $52,508. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Mission: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,709
- Owner-occupied
- 44.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.1%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.84
Mission demographics
- Population
- 9,915
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 5,364
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mission ›
Education in Mission
52.3% of adults 25 and older in Mission have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mission
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Mission vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $289,100 | $1,194 |
| Roeland Park | 6,763 | $88,774 | $276,200 | $1,582 |
| Fairway | 4,159 | $152,574 | $618,000 | $1,944 |
| Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $263,300 | $1,181 |
| Mission Hills | 3,548 | $250,001 | $1,237,800 | — |
| Westwood | 2,093 | $118,250 | $404,200 | $1,921 |
| Mission Woods | 184 | $163,750 | $750,000 | — |
| Westwood Hills | 469 | $190,625 | $564,000 | $3,250 |
| Prairie Village | 22,874 | $113,530 | $435,700 | $1,794 |
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What is the median household income in Mission, KS?
The median household income in Mission is $75,534, 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 Mission?
The median home value in Mission is $289,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Mission?
The median gross rent in Mission is $1,194 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Mission, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mission?
The median age in Mission is 34.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Mission?
The average commute to work in Mission is 18 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mission?
The unemployment rate in Mission is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mission?
52.3% of adults in Mission 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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