Cost of Living in Wichita County, KS

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

Median Income

$69,551

Median Rent

$683/mo

Median Home

$96,700

Affordability

856

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$489
Property Tax$156
Insurance$32

Total Monthly$677
% of Income11.7%

Renting

Median Rent$683
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$708
% of Income11.8%

Living in Wichita County, Kansas

Wichita County has a median household income of $69,551 with housing costs that represent 11.7% of income for owners and 11.8% 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.