Cost of Living in Ottawa County, KS

What does it cost to live in Ottawa County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$74,551

Median Rent

$717/mo

Median Home

$157,800

Affordability

584

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$798
Property Tax$213
Insurance$53

Total Monthly$1,064
% of Income17.1%

Renting

Median Rent$717
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$742
% of Income11.5%

Living in Ottawa County, Kansas

Ottawa County has a median household income of $74,551 with housing costs that represent 17.1% of income for owners and 11.5% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.