Living in Wright, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wright · Census data 2020–2024
Wright has 106 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median household income is $31,058 (58% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $220,100.
Wright is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wright at a glance
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 64.6State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $31,058State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $220,100State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
Is Wright a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Kansas median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wright
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wright the median home value is $220,100, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wright median household income
The median household income in Wright is $31,058 and the income per person is $24,520. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Wright: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.58
Wright demographics
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.8%
- Households
- 67
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 47%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wright ›
Education in Wright
6% of adults 25 and older in Wright have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wright
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 22.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 23.9%
Wright vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright | 106 | $31,058 | $220,100 | — |
| Dodge City | 27,613 | $68,721 | $151,700 | $1,045 |
| Spearville | 998 | $72,969 | $206,700 | $723 |
| Ford | 228 | $68,750 | $132,500 | $752 |
| Jetmore | 580 | $53,000 | $94,300 | $982 |
| Offerle | 151 | $49,688 | $61,700 | $938 |
| Ensign | 125 | $100,750 | $88,500 | — |
| Bucklin | 652 | $60,208 | $84,600 | $690 |
| Minneola | 835 | $64,583 | $96,200 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Wright, KS?
The median household income in Wright is $31,058, 58% 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 Wright?
The median home value in Wright is $220,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Wright, KS a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Kansas median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Wright?
The median age in Wright is 64.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Wright?
The unemployment rate in Wright is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wright?
6% of adults in Wright 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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