Living in Oneida, Kansas

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

Oneida has 137 residents with a median age of 23.3. The median household income is $65,000 (12% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $45,000.

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

Oneida at a glance

Population
137
Median age
23.3State: 37.4
Median household income
$65,000State: $74,275
Median home value
$45,000State: $217,200
Homeowners
80%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
Average commute
26 min

Is Oneida a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.

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

Cost of living in Oneida

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oneida the median home value is $45,000, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Oneida$45,000
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Oneida median household income

The median household income in Oneida is $65,000 and the income per person is $14,725. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Oneida$65,000
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Oneida: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
34
Owner-occupied
80%
Renter-occupied
20%
Vacant
11.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
4.57

Oneida demographics

Population
137
Median age
23.3
Under 18
44.5%
65 and older
10.9%
Households
30
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White60.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black2.9%
Asian0%

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

Education in Oneida

6.6% of adults 25 and older in Oneida have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Oneida6.6%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Oneida

Unemployment rate
5.1%State: 3.9%
Average commute
26 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
65.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90%

Oneida vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Oneida137$65,000$45,000—
Bern136$62,500$127,300$567
Seneca2,090$76,750$235,100$602
Sabetha2,471$70,464$170,800$700
Fairview342$61,018$109,200$770
Morrill210$67,750$65,000—
Centralia501$67,188$86,400—
Corning187$93,750$135,000—
Axtell468$61,023$125,000$850

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Living in Oneida: FAQ

What is the median household income in Oneida, KS?

The median household income in Oneida is $65,000, 12% 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 Oneida?

The median home value in Oneida is $45,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Oneida, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.

What is the median age in Oneida?

The median age in Oneida is 23.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Oneida?

The average commute to work in Oneida is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Oneida?

The unemployment rate in Oneida is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Oneida?

6.6% of adults in Oneida 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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