Living in Shawnee, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shawnee · Census data 2020–2024
Shawnee has 68,542 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $109,940 (48% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $359,700, the median rent is $1,322/month.
Shawnee at a glance
- Population
- 68,542
- Median age
- 39State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $109,940State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $359,700State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,322/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Shawnee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Kansas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shawnee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shawnee the median home value is $359,700, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,173 a month in housing costs.
Shawnee median household income
The median household income in Shawnee is $109,940 and the income per person is $54,157. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Shawnee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,653
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.55
Shawnee demographics
- Population
- 68,542
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 26,695
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shawnee ›
Education in Shawnee
53.1% of adults 25 and older in Shawnee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shawnee
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Shawnee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 68,542 | $109,940 | $359,700 | $1,322 |
| Lake Quivira | 940 | $177,917 | $817,900 | — |
| Lenexa | 58,384 | $103,239 | $394,900 | $1,454 |
| Edwardsville | 4,724 | $72,611 | $216,400 | $1,053 |
| Bonner Springs | 7,839 | $83,218 | $247,200 | $1,165 |
| Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $263,300 | $1,181 |
| Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $289,100 | $1,194 |
| Kansas City | 155,135 | $62,401 | $167,400 | $1,123 |
| Roeland Park | 6,763 | $88,774 | $276,200 | $1,582 |
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What is the median household income in Shawnee, KS?
The median household income in Shawnee is $109,940, 48% 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 Shawnee?
The median home value in Shawnee is $359,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Shawnee?
The median gross rent in Shawnee is $1,322 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Shawnee, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Kansas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Shawnee?
The median age in Shawnee is 39 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Shawnee?
The average commute to work in Shawnee is 22 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shawnee?
The unemployment rate in Shawnee is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shawnee?
53.1% of adults in Shawnee 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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