Living in Toronto, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Toronto · Census data 2020–2024
Toronto has 260 residents with a median age of 60.9. The median household income is $32,067 (57% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $33,400, the median rent is $760/month.
Toronto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Toronto at a glance
- Population
- 260
- Median age
- 60.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $32,067State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $33,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Toronto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Toronto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Toronto the median home value is $33,400, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
Toronto median household income
The median household income in Toronto is $32,067 and the income per person is $22,912. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Toronto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 38.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.26
38.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Toronto has many vacation and second homes.
Toronto demographics
- Population
- 260
- Median age
- 60.9
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 46.2%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Toronto ›
Education in Toronto
3% of adults 25 and older in Toronto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Toronto
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 46%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Toronto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 260 | $32,067 | $33,400 | $760 |
| Yates Center | 1,270 | $42,730 | $65,000 | $615 |
| Fall River | 148 | $46,500 | $39,700 | $521 |
| Buffalo | 282 | $68,750 | $36,000 | — |
| Hamilton | 158 | $35,625 | $19,800 | $694 |
| Eureka | 2,223 | $48,828 | $79,200 | $703 |
| Severy | 175 | $29,946 | $29,700 | — |
| Fredonia | 1,945 | $59,125 | $76,000 | $729 |
| Gridley | 393 | $60,521 | $85,700 | $722 |
More for people moving to Toronto
Toronto ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Toronto: FAQ
What is the median household income in Toronto, KS?
The median household income in Toronto is $32,067, 57% 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 Toronto?
The median home value in Toronto is $33,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Toronto?
The median gross rent in Toronto is $760 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Toronto, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in Toronto?
The median age in Toronto is 60.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Toronto?
The average commute to work in Toronto is 32 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Toronto?
The unemployment rate in Toronto is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Toronto?
3% of adults in Toronto 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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