Living in Wamego, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wamego · Census data 2020–2024
Wamego has 4,386 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $78,809 (6% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $198,300, the median rent is $849/month.
Wamego at a glance
- Population
- 4,386
- Median age
- 36.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $78,809State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $198,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $849/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wamego a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Kansas median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wamego
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wamego the median home value is $198,300, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,539 a month in housing costs.
Wamego median household income
The median household income in Wamego is $78,809 and the income per person is $40,211. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Wamego: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,067
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.40
Wamego demographics
- Population
- 4,386
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 1,793
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wamego ›
Education in Wamego
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Wamego have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wamego
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Wamego vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego | 4,386 | $78,809 | $198,300 | $849 |
| St. George | 1,039 | $100,956 | $253,500 | $1,237 |
| Belvue | 175 | $81,111 | $184,400 | $1,375 |
| McFarland | 363 | $59,500 | $93,800 | $1,614 |
| Paxico | 166 | $68,438 | $129,500 | — |
| Alma | 1,063 | $71,875 | $136,900 | — |
| St. Marys | 2,788 | $76,771 | $206,900 | $892 |
| Westmoreland | 703 | $64,750 | $145,500 | $796 |
| Emmett | 178 | $56,250 | $98,800 | $913 |
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What is the median household income in Wamego, KS?
The median household income in Wamego is $78,809, 6% 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 Wamego?
The median home value in Wamego is $198,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Wamego?
The median gross rent in Wamego is $849 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Wamego, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Kansas median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Wamego?
The median age in Wamego is 36.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Wamego?
The average commute to work in Wamego is 24 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wamego?
The unemployment rate in Wamego is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wamego?
41.2% of adults in Wamego 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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