Living in Wathena, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wathena · Census data 2020–2024
Wathena has 1,554 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $87,222 (17% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $428/month.
Wathena at a glance
- Population
- 1,554
- Median age
- 46.2State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $87,222State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $428/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wathena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Kansas median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Wathena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wathena the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $428 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,360 a month in housing costs.
Wathena median household income
The median household income in Wathena is $87,222 and the income per person is $39,780. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Wathena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.47
Wathena demographics
- Population
- 1,554
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 614
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wathena ›
Education in Wathena
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Wathena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wathena
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Wathena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wathena | 1,554 | $87,222 | $161,800 | $428 |
| Elwood | 1,049 | $62,266 | $88,000 | $839 |
| St. Joseph | 71,236 | $57,956 | $154,200 | $898 |
| Country Club | 2,935 | $81,042 | $205,000 | $1,129 |
| Amazonia | 286 | $79,500 | $82,700 | — |
| Troy | 824 | $52,232 | $108,100 | $752 |
| Agency | 871 | $106,000 | $251,800 | $1,031 |
| De Kalb | 518 | $94,028 | $137,500 | $940 |
| Rushville | 260 | $60,938 | $73,800 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Wathena, KS?
The median household income in Wathena is $87,222, 17% 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 Wathena?
The median home value in Wathena is $161,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Wathena?
The median gross rent in Wathena is $428 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Wathena, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Kansas median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Wathena?
The median age in Wathena is 46.2 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Wathena?
The average commute to work in Wathena is 21 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wathena?
The unemployment rate in Wathena is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wathena?
17.7% of adults in Wathena 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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