Cost of Living in Seward County, KS

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

Median Income

$57,131

Median Rent

$827/mo

Median Home

$126,000

Affordability

552

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$637
Property Tax$184
Insurance$42

Total Monthly$863
% of Income18.1%

Renting

Median Rent$827
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$852
% of Income17.4%

Living in Seward County, Kansas

Seward County has a median household income of $57,131 with housing costs that represent 18.1% of income for owners and 17.4% 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.