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Emporia, Kansas

city · Lyon County

At a glance

24,131
Population
$132,700
Median home value (all homes)
56% below U.S. median
$175,303
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$815/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$52,704
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
12.3 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
99.15%
Locations with fiber available
2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost56% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Emporia State University Graduate degrees
Flint Hills Technical College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college50 mi
High school graduates87.8%
College graduates24.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Emporia
Emporia Regional Development Association is the lead economic development organization for Emporia and Lyon County, Kansas, focused on promoting economic growth through recruitment, expansion, and training enhancements, supporting existing businesses, and attracting new investment.
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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