Living in Tipton, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tipton · Census data 2020–2024
Tipton has 241 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $39,713 (47% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $429/month.
Tipton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tipton at a glance
- Population
- 241
- Median age
- 31.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $39,713State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $429/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 45.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Tipton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Kansas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tipton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tipton the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $429 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $825 a month in housing costs.
Tipton median household income
The median household income in Tipton is $39,713 and the income per person is $47,588. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Tipton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 45.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.7%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.50
Tipton demographics
- Population
- 241
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 161
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tipton ›
Education in Tipton
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Tipton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tipton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 48.4%
Tipton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 241 | $39,713 | $106,300 | $429 |
| Cawker City | 352 | $45,250 | $90,800 | $583 |
| Downs | 749 | $62,333 | $102,700 | $582 |
| Osborne | 1,358 | $51,776 | $84,400 | $579 |
| Glen Elder | 476 | $79,250 | — | $438 |
| Luray | 121 | $52,500 | $94,300 | $275 |
| Lucas | 405 | $43,125 | $58,500 | $494 |
| Beloit | 3,029 | $52,114 | $125,600 | $643 |
| Sylvan Grove | 314 | $53,750 | $90,300 | $643 |
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What is the median household income in Tipton, KS?
The median household income in Tipton is $39,713, 47% 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 Tipton?
The median home value in Tipton is $106,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Tipton?
The median gross rent in Tipton is $429 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Tipton, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Kansas median.
What is the median age in Tipton?
The median age in Tipton is 31.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Tipton?
The average commute to work in Tipton is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tipton?
The unemployment rate in Tipton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tipton?
22.4% of adults in Tipton 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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