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Garnett, Kansas

city · Anderson County

At a glance

3,202
Population
$149,100
Median home value (all homes)
51% below U.S. median
$149,196
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$929/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$65,230
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
28.2 min
Average commute
81.2%
Homes with broadband
98.63%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost1% above
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 college25 mi
Nearest technical college51 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates12.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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