Living in Wilsey, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilsey · Census data 2020–2024
Wilsey has 164 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $63,333 (15% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $53,300.
Wilsey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilsey at a glance
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 46.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $63,333State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $53,300State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Wilsey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wilsey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilsey the median home value is $53,300, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,358 a month in housing costs.
Wilsey median household income
The median household income in Wilsey is $63,333 and the income per person is $44,818. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Wilsey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 97.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.8%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.28
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wilsey has many vacation and second homes.
Wilsey demographics
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilsey ›
Education in Wilsey
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Wilsey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilsey
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Wilsey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsey | 164 | $63,333 | $53,300 | — |
| Herington | 2,164 | $70,574 | $85,200 | $945 |
| Council Grove | 2,265 | $57,962 | $134,900 | $715 |
| White City | 458 | $48,750 | $58,600 | $828 |
| Dwight | 242 | $67,000 | $86,800 | $975 |
| Lincolnville | 181 | $55,500 | $71,900 | — |
| Strong City | 488 | $42,500 | $84,400 | $493 |
| Alta Vista | 443 | $51,250 | $85,000 | $983 |
| Woodbine | 137 | $52,159 | $90,000 | $791 |
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What is the median household income in Wilsey, KS?
The median household income in Wilsey is $63,333, 15% 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 Wilsey?
The median home value in Wilsey is $53,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Wilsey, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Wilsey?
The median age in Wilsey is 46.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Wilsey?
The average commute to work in Wilsey is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilsey?
The unemployment rate in Wilsey is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilsey?
4.5% of adults in Wilsey 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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