Living in Towanda, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Towanda · Census data 2020–2024
Towanda has 1,668 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $64,327 (13% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $121,500, the median rent is $1,034/month.
Towanda at a glance
- Population
- 1,668
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $64,327State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $121,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,034/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Towanda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Towanda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Towanda the median home value is $121,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.
Towanda median household income
The median household income in Towanda is $64,327 and the income per person is $32,565. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Towanda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 715
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.46
Towanda demographics
- Population
- 1,668
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 679
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Towanda ›
Education in Towanda
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Towanda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Towanda
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Towanda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda | 1,668 | $64,327 | $121,500 | $1,034 |
| Benton | 927 | $88,750 | $196,400 | $985 |
| Augusta | 9,216 | $64,919 | $175,500 | $865 |
| El Dorado | 12,769 | $59,180 | $120,300 | $844 |
| Potwin | 513 | $40,391 | $104,500 | $890 |
| Andover | 15,965 | $104,787 | $291,400 | $1,450 |
| Leon | 607 | $66,250 | $113,100 | $904 |
| Bel Aire | 9,043 | $97,795 | $238,100 | $1,649 |
| Whitewater | 886 | $65,208 | $124,500 | $908 |
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What is the median household income in Towanda, KS?
The median household income in Towanda is $64,327, 13% 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 Towanda?
The median home value in Towanda is $121,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Towanda?
The median gross rent in Towanda is $1,034 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Towanda, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Towanda?
The median age in Towanda is 33.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Towanda?
The average commute to work in Towanda is 20 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Towanda?
The unemployment rate in Towanda is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Towanda?
26.3% of adults in Towanda 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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