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Brewster, Kansas

city · Thomas County

At a glance

459
Population
$118,800
Median home value (all homes)
61% below U.S. median
$154,698
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$775/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$63,816
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
15.2 min
Average commute
80.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing43% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities42% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost45% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college100 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college116 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates19.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Thomas County Economic Development Alliance
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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