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Riley, Kansas

city · Riley County

At a glance

943
Population
$163,100
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$225,826
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,203/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$93,750
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
27.4 min
Average commute
88.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost2% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates96.8%
College graduates30.3%

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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