Living in St. John, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. John · Census data 2020–2024
St. John has 1,172 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $73,929 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $94,600, the median rent is $806/month.
St. John is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. John at a glance
- Population
- 1,172
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $73,929State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $94,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $806/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is St. John a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in St. John
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. John the median home value is $94,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $806 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,303 a month in housing costs.
St. John median household income
The median household income in St. John is $73,929 and the income per person is $30,870. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in St. John: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 504
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.69
St. John demographics
- Population
- 1,172
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 414
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. John ›
Education in St. John
26.7% of adults 25 and older in St. John have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. John
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
St. John vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John | 1,172 | $73,929 | $94,600 | $806 |
| Hudson | 106 | $62,500 | $60,000 | — |
| Stafford | 809 | $42,266 | $70,700 | $735 |
| Macksville | 651 | $55,742 | $98,300 | $594 |
| Iuka | 231 | $39,375 | $95,000 | $1,120 |
| Sylvia | 195 | $44,271 | $58,600 | — |
| Preston | 111 | $28,269 | — | $626 |
| Pratt | 6,577 | $63,819 | $107,500 | $798 |
| Pawnee Rock | 258 | $48,026 | $59,600 | $588 |
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What is the median household income in St. John, KS?
The median household income in St. John is $73,929, about the same as 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 St. John?
The median home value in St. John is $94,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in St. John?
The median gross rent in St. John is $806 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is St. John, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in St. John?
The median age in St. John is 38.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in St. John?
The average commute to work in St. John is 22 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. John?
The unemployment rate in St. John is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. John?
26.7% of adults in St. John 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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