Living in South Hutchinson, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hutchinson · Census data 2020–2024
South Hutchinson has 2,751 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $50,441 (32% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $151,000, the median rent is $602/month.
South Hutchinson at a glance
- Population
- 2,751
- Median age
- 44.6State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $50,441State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $151,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $602/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is South Hutchinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Hutchinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hutchinson the median home value is $151,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $602 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
South Hutchinson median household income
The median household income in South Hutchinson is $50,441 and the income per person is $32,073. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in South Hutchinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,293
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.12
South Hutchinson demographics
- Population
- 2,751
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 1,252
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hutchinson ›
Education in South Hutchinson
14.2% of adults 25 and older in South Hutchinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hutchinson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
South Hutchinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hutchinson | 2,751 | $50,441 | $151,000 | $602 |
| Hutchinson | 39,709 | $58,687 | $125,000 | $881 |
| Partridge | 236 | $67,188 | $75,800 | $894 |
| The Highlands | 479 | $97,500 | $288,900 | $850 |
| Nickerson | 1,001 | $49,167 | $79,200 | $798 |
| Haven | 1,313 | $59,091 | $91,400 | $876 |
| Buhler | 1,525 | $72,929 | $131,800 | $917 |
| Burrton | 808 | $70,833 | $87,400 | $882 |
| Arlington | 407 | $33,750 | $73,000 | $856 |
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What is the median household income in South Hutchinson, KS?
The median household income in South Hutchinson is $50,441, 32% 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 South Hutchinson?
The median home value in South Hutchinson is $151,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in South Hutchinson?
The median gross rent in South Hutchinson is $602 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is South Hutchinson, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in South Hutchinson?
The median age in South Hutchinson is 44.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in South Hutchinson?
The average commute to work in South Hutchinson is 14 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hutchinson?
The unemployment rate in South Hutchinson is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hutchinson?
14.2% of adults in South Hutchinson 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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