Living in Oskaloosa, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oskaloosa · Census data 2020–2024
Oskaloosa has 1,113 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $83,750 (13% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $183,100, the median rent is $846/month.
Oskaloosa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oskaloosa at a glance
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age
- 38.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $183,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $846/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Oskaloosa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Kansas median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Oskaloosa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oskaloosa the median home value is $183,100, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Oskaloosa median household income
The median household income in Oskaloosa is $83,750 and the income per person is $42,525. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Oskaloosa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 437
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.44
Oskaloosa demographics
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 428
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oskaloosa ›
Education in Oskaloosa
23% of adults 25 and older in Oskaloosa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oskaloosa
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Oskaloosa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa | 1,113 | $83,750 | $183,100 | $846 |
| McLouth | 864 | $73,967 | $202,500 | $994 |
| Winchester | 417 | $55,833 | $102,400 | $800 |
| Ozawkie | 604 | $100,156 | $214,300 | $1,125 |
| Perry | 1,069 | $82,375 | $174,000 | $798 |
| Valley Falls | 1,382 | $46,681 | $122,700 | $785 |
| Lecompton | 736 | $68,977 | $203,800 | $925 |
| Meriden | 716 | $76,667 | $176,400 | $839 |
| Easton | 299 | $49,375 | $73,300 | $855 |
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What is the median household income in Oskaloosa, KS?
The median household income in Oskaloosa is $83,750, 13% 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 Oskaloosa?
The median home value in Oskaloosa is $183,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Oskaloosa?
The median gross rent in Oskaloosa is $846 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Oskaloosa, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Kansas median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Oskaloosa?
The median age in Oskaloosa is 38.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Oskaloosa?
The average commute to work in Oskaloosa is 22 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oskaloosa?
The unemployment rate in Oskaloosa is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oskaloosa?
23% of adults in Oskaloosa 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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