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De Soto, Kansas

city · Johnson County

At a glance

6,414
Population
$422,400
Median home value (all homes)
39% above U.S. median
$433,984
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,158/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$104,000
Median household income
32% above U.S. median
27.5 min
Average commute
88.4%
Homes with broadband
81.96%
Locations with fiber available
8.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost1% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates38.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Southwest Johnson County Econ Dev Corp
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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