Living in Potwin, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potwin · Census data 2020–2024
Potwin has 513 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $40,391 (46% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $104,500, the median rent is $890/month.
Potwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Potwin at a glance
- Population
- 513
- Median age
- 44.4State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $40,391State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $104,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $890/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Potwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Potwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potwin the median home value is $104,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
Potwin median household income
The median household income in Potwin is $40,391 and the income per person is $23,249. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Potwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.11
Potwin demographics
- Population
- 513
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 243
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potwin ›
Education in Potwin
15% of adults 25 and older in Potwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potwin
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Potwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potwin | 513 | $40,391 | $104,500 | $890 |
| Whitewater | 886 | $65,208 | $124,500 | $908 |
| Elbing | 300 | $96,250 | $147,500 | — |
| Towanda | 1,668 | $64,327 | $121,500 | $1,034 |
| Benton | 927 | $88,750 | $196,400 | $985 |
| El Dorado | 12,769 | $59,180 | $120,300 | $844 |
| Burns | 297 | $42,292 | $57,400 | $754 |
| Peabody | 1,196 | $54,653 | $77,800 | $733 |
| Bel Aire | 9,043 | $97,795 | $238,100 | $1,649 |
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What is the median household income in Potwin, KS?
The median household income in Potwin is $40,391, 46% 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 Potwin?
The median home value in Potwin is $104,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Potwin?
The median gross rent in Potwin is $890 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Potwin, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Potwin?
The median age in Potwin is 44.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Potwin?
The average commute to work in Potwin is 27 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potwin?
The unemployment rate in Potwin is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potwin?
15% of adults in Potwin 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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