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Hope, Kansas

city · Dickinson County

At a glance

485
Population
$100,000
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$187,123
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$738/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$51,500
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
82%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost14% 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 college25 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates86%
College graduates15%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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