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Paola, Kansas

city · Miami County

At a glance

5,770
Population
$210,800
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$383,420
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,091/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$74,662
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
25.7 min
Average commute
80.1%
Homes with broadband
98.15%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost8% 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 college21 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates26.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Paola Chamber of Commerce
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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