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Cheney, Kansas

city · Sedgwick County

At a glance

2,580
Population
$167,900
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$280,057
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,051/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$85,313
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
25 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
99.31%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost10% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates32.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Sedgwick County Economic Development
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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