Living in Wellington, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellington · Census data 2020–2024
Wellington has 7,615 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $50,333 (32% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $97,100, the median rent is $733/month.
Wellington at a glance
- Population
- 7,615
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $50,333State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $97,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Wellington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wellington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellington the median home value is $97,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,419 a month in housing costs.
Wellington median household income
The median household income in Wellington is $50,333 and the income per person is $26,285. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Wellington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,567
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.51
Wellington demographics
- Population
- 7,615
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 2,957
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellington ›
Education in Wellington
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Wellington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellington
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Wellington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 7,615 | $50,333 | $97,100 | $733 |
| Mayfield | 102 | $52,750 | $91,300 | $938 |
| Belle Plaine | 1,449 | $63,214 | $123,900 | $711 |
| Oxford | 964 | $59,167 | $117,200 | $660 |
| Conway Springs | 1,573 | $73,320 | $113,300 | $1,078 |
| South Haven | 276 | $78,750 | $81,700 | $572 |
| Mulvane | 6,171 | $74,039 | $176,300 | $1,015 |
| Clearwater | 2,716 | $83,879 | $216,200 | $964 |
| Udall | 807 | $70,667 | $96,100 | $837 |
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What is the median household income in Wellington, KS?
The median household income in Wellington is $50,333, 32% 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 Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $97,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Wellington?
The median gross rent in Wellington is $733 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Wellington, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Wellington?
The median age in Wellington is 38.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Wellington?
The average commute to work in Wellington is 17 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellington?
The unemployment rate in Wellington is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellington?
21.3% of adults in Wellington 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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