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Housing Affordability in Edwards County, KS
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 20.6%
- Kansas 25.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 42.3%
- Kansas 43.5%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 16.0%
- Kansas 17.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,069/mo
- Kansas $1,689/mo
Edwards County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more8042.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more14416.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more3518.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 24.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $435/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards County, KS | 20.6% | 42.3% | 16.0% | 24.5% |
| Kansas | 25.9% | 43.5% | 17.8% | 27.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Edwards County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley | 26.5% | 44.2% | 21.3% | 26.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Edwards County, KS?
- In Edwards County, KS, 20.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Edwards County compare with Kansas?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Edwards County is 20.6%, compared with 25.9% for Kansas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates