Living in Spivey, Kansas

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

Spivey has 116 residents with a median age of 28.1. The median home value is $73,900.

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

Spivey at a glance

Population
116
Median age
28.1State: 37.4
Median home value
$73,900State: $217,200
Homeowners
79.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
Average commute
39 min

Is Spivey a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.

Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Spivey

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Spivey the median home value is $73,900, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Spivey$73,900
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Housing in Spivey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
40
Owner-occupied
79.2%
Renter-occupied
20.8%
Vacant
40%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
4.83

40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Spivey has many vacation and second homes.

Spivey demographics

Population
116
Median age
28.1
Under 18
48.3%
65 and older
5.2%
Households
24
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Spivey

8.3% of adults 25 and older in Spivey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Spivey8.3%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Spivey

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
39 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
50%

Spivey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Spivey116—$73,900—
Harper1,136$54,250$78,600$805
Kingman2,957$48,750$73,800$833
Attica543$48,750$66,700$667
Norwich437$60,625$99,600$825
Sharon133$68,750$104,900—
Cunningham414$70,625$97,800$717
Anthony2,246$50,598$69,000$646
Milton185$40,000——

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Living in Spivey: FAQ

What is the average home price in Spivey?

The median home value in Spivey is $73,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Spivey, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes.

What is the median age in Spivey?

The median age in Spivey is 28.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Spivey?

The average commute to work in Spivey is 39 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Spivey?

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

How educated is Spivey?

8.3% of adults in Spivey 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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