Living in Onaga, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Onaga · Census data 2020–2024
Onaga has 727 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $49,444 (33% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $116,200, the median rent is $945/month.
Onaga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Onaga at a glance
- Population
- 727
- Median age
- 53.4State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $49,444State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $116,200State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Onaga a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Onaga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Onaga the median home value is $116,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,226 a month in housing costs.
Onaga median household income
The median household income in Onaga is $49,444 and the income per person is $33,375. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Onaga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 19.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.25
Onaga demographics
- Population
- 727
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 294
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Onaga ›
Education in Onaga
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Onaga have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Onaga
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.2%
Onaga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onaga | 727 | $49,444 | $116,200 | $945 |
| Havensville | 172 | $140,134 | — | $642 |
| Corning | 187 | $93,750 | $135,000 | — |
| Emmett | 178 | $56,250 | $98,800 | $913 |
| Westmoreland | 703 | $64,750 | $145,500 | $796 |
| Centralia | 501 | $67,188 | $86,400 | — |
| Circleville | 179 | $70,750 | $65,000 | $592 |
| Belvue | 175 | $81,111 | $184,400 | $1,375 |
| Frankfort | 726 | $70,000 | $89,100 | $771 |
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What is the median household income in Onaga, KS?
The median household income in Onaga is $49,444, 33% 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 Onaga?
The median home value in Onaga is $116,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Onaga?
The median gross rent in Onaga is $945 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Onaga, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Onaga?
The median age in Onaga is 53.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Onaga?
The average commute to work in Onaga is 19 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Onaga?
The unemployment rate in Onaga is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Onaga?
32.2% of adults in Onaga 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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