Living in Mount Hope, Kansas

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

Mount Hope has 763 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $74,926 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $152,200, the median rent is $964/month.

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

Mount Hope at a glance

Population
763
Median age
40.9State: 37.4
Median household income
$74,926State: $74,275
Median home value
$152,200State: $217,200
Median rent
$964/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
85%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23%
Average commute
29 min

Is Mount Hope a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.

Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Mount Hope

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mount Hope the median home value is $152,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,502 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Mount Hope$152,200
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mount Hope$964
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Mount Hope median household income

The median household income in Mount Hope is $74,926 and the income per person is $34,459. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Mount Hope$74,926
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Mount Hope: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
367
Owner-occupied
85%
Renter-occupied
15%
Vacant
16.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.25

Mount Hope demographics

Population
763
Median age
40.9
Under 18
19.8%
65 and older
22.9%
Households
307
Foreign-born
0.8%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.7%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black3.9%
Asian0.3%

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

Education in Mount Hope

23% of adults 25 and older in Mount Hope have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Hope23%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Mount Hope

Unemployment rate
2.9%State: 3.9%
Average commute
29 minState: 20 min
Work from home
5.5%
Drive alone
85.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.6%
Homes with broadband
88.6%

Mount Hope vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Mount Hope763$74,926$152,200$964
Andale1,062$98,333$253,400$950
Haven1,313$59,091$91,400$876
Bentley480$82,500$122,700$1,094
Colwich1,492$88,295$221,500$1,294
Burrton808$70,833$87,400$882
Halstead2,516$76,250$163,000$826
Maize6,824$72,024$276,200$1,399
Sedgwick1,614$93,125$179,400$981

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Living in Mount Hope: FAQ

What is the median household income in Mount Hope, KS?

The median household income in Mount Hope is $74,926, 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 Mount Hope?

The median home value in Mount Hope is $152,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Mount Hope?

The median gross rent in Mount Hope is $964 per month, about 25% of household income.

Is Mount Hope, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.

What is the median age in Mount Hope?

The median age in Mount Hope is 40.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Mount Hope?

The average commute to work in Mount Hope is 29 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Mount Hope?

The unemployment rate in Mount Hope is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Mount Hope?

23% of adults in Mount Hope 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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