Living in Osborne, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Osborne · Census data 2020–2024
Osborne has 1,358 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $51,776 (30% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $84,400, the median rent is $579/month.
Osborne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Osborne at a glance
- Population
- 1,358
- Median age
- 46.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $51,776State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $84,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $579/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Osborne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Kansas median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Osborne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Osborne the median home value is $84,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $579 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.
Osborne median household income
The median household income in Osborne is $51,776 and the income per person is $33,108. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Osborne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 819
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.03
Osborne demographics
- Population
- 1,358
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 641
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Osborne ›
Education in Osborne
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Osborne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Osborne
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Osborne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne | 1,358 | $51,776 | $84,400 | $579 |
| Downs | 749 | $62,333 | $102,700 | $582 |
| Tipton | 241 | $39,713 | $106,300 | $429 |
| Cawker City | 352 | $45,250 | $90,800 | $583 |
| Glen Elder | 476 | $79,250 | — | $438 |
| Luray | 121 | $52,500 | $94,300 | $275 |
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Natoma | 427 | $58,438 | $34,100 | $667 |
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What is the median household income in Osborne, KS?
The median household income in Osborne is $51,776, 30% 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 Osborne?
The median home value in Osborne is $84,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Osborne?
The median gross rent in Osborne is $579 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Osborne, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Kansas median.
What is the median age in Osborne?
The median age in Osborne is 46.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Osborne?
The average commute to work in Osborne is 14 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Osborne?
The unemployment rate in Osborne is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Osborne?
20.1% of adults in Osborne 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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