Living in New Cambria, Kansas

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

New Cambria has 144 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $90,930 (22% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $114,300, the median rent is $1,105/month.

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

New Cambria at a glance

Population
144
Median age
30.8State: 37.4
Median household income
$90,930State: $74,275
Median home value
$114,300State: $217,200
Median rent
$1,105/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
39%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
Average commute
41 min

Is New Cambria a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Kansas median; home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.

Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes.

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

Cost of living in New Cambria

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Cambria the median home value is $114,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

New Cambria$114,300
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Cambria$1,105
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

New Cambria median household income

The median household income in New Cambria is $90,930 and the income per person is $48,981. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

New Cambria$90,930
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in New Cambria: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
107
Owner-occupied
39%
Renter-occupied
61%
Vacant
23.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
1.76

New Cambria demographics

Population
144
Median age
30.8
Under 18
20.1%
65 and older
13.9%
Households
82
Foreign-born
2.1%
Veterans
7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black0%
Asian2.1%

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

Education in New Cambria

9.9% of adults 25 and older in New Cambria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

New Cambria9.9%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in New Cambria

Unemployment rate
3.2%State: 3.9%
Average commute
41 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
73.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
10.2%
Homes with broadband
89%

New Cambria vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
New Cambria144$90,930$114,300$1,105
Salina46,307$61,783$173,200$959
Solomon892$51,063$119,300$657
Bennington651$74,375$156,400$971
Gypsum443$50,000$84,500$918
Smolan148$64,375$126,100$1,028
Assaria521$69,500$151,000$969
Abilene6,449$57,924$131,500$1,022

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Living in New Cambria: FAQ

What is the median household income in New Cambria, KS?

The median household income in New Cambria is $90,930, 22% 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 New Cambria?

The median home value in New Cambria is $114,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in New Cambria?

The median gross rent in New Cambria is $1,105 per month, about 17.6% of household income.

Is New Cambria, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Kansas median; home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes.

What is the median age in New Cambria?

The median age in New Cambria is 30.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in New Cambria?

The average commute to work in New Cambria is 41 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in New Cambria?

The unemployment rate in New Cambria is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is New Cambria?

9.9% of adults in New Cambria 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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