Living in Park, Kansas

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

Park has 86 residents with a median age of 57.7. The median household income is $78,750 (6% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $80,600.

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

Park at a glance

Population
86
Median age
57.7State: 37.4
Median household income
$78,750State: $74,275
Median home value
$80,600State: $217,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
Average commute
14 min

Is Park a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Kansas median; home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 17.4%.

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

Cost of living in Park

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Park the median home value is $80,600, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,054 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Park$80,600
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Park median household income

The median household income in Park is $78,750 and the income per person is $49,081. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Park$78,750
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Park: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
28.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
1.93

Park demographics

Population
86
Median age
57.7
Under 18
7%
65 and older
25.6%
Households
43
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Park

14.3% of adults 25 and older in Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Park14.3%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Park

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
14 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
92%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86%

Park vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Park86$78,750$80,600—
Grainfield232$44,688$86,700$665
Quinter953$66,136$122,000$647
Grinnell342$67,500$132,100$535
Hoxie1,042$67,054$159,400$667
Morland112$57,917$75,000—
Oakley2,009$77,065$120,000$793
WaKeeney1,852$68,438$125,200$756
Selden288$53,438$101,500$655

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Living in Park: FAQ

What is the median household income in Park, KS?

The median household income in Park is $78,750, 6% 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 Park?

The median home value in Park is $80,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Park, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Kansas median; home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.4%.

What is the median age in Park?

The median age in Park is 57.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Park?

The average commute to work in Park is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Park?

The unemployment rate in Park is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Park?

14.3% of adults in Park 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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