Living in Victoria, Kansas

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

Victoria has 1,095 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $77,500 (4% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $941/month.

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

Victoria at a glance

Population
1,095
Median age
41State: 37.4
Median household income
$77,500State: $74,275
Median home value
$174,200State: $217,200
Median rent
$941/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
64.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
Average commute
18 min

Is Victoria a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Kansas median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.

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

Cost of living in Victoria

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Victoria the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Victoria$174,200
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Victoria$941
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Victoria median household income

The median household income in Victoria is $77,500 and the income per person is $37,924. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Victoria$77,500
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Victoria: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
510
Owner-occupied
64.2%
Renter-occupied
35.8%
Vacant
3.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
2.07

Victoria demographics

Population
1,095
Median age
41
Under 18
20.8%
65 and older
19.2%
Households
492
Foreign-born
1.8%
Veterans
7.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Victoria

24.8% of adults 25 and older in Victoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Victoria24.8%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Victoria

Unemployment rate
1.8%State: 3.9%
Average commute
18 minState: 20 min
Work from home
8.1%
Drive alone
89%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.2%
Homes with broadband
98.6%

Victoria vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Victoria1,095$77,500$174,200$941
Gorham416$68,200$113,200$788
Hays21,143$58,459$225,500$922
Schoenchen181$63,750$141,300—
Russell4,217$56,832$135,600$824
Otis413$63,194$64,700$900
Ellis2,189$73,000$155,500—
Bison141$65,822$52,700—
La Crosse1,154$53,750$84,600$725

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Living in Victoria: FAQ

What is the median household income in Victoria, KS?

The median household income in Victoria is $77,500, 4% higher 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 Victoria?

The median home value in Victoria is $174,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Victoria?

The median gross rent in Victoria is $941 per month, about 16.8% of household income.

Is Victoria, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Kansas median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.

What is the median age in Victoria?

The median age in Victoria is 41 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Victoria?

The average commute to work in Victoria is 18 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Victoria?

The unemployment rate in Victoria is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Victoria?

24.8% of adults in Victoria 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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