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Seneca, Kansas

city · Nemaha County

At a glance

2,090
Population
$235,100
Median home value (all homes)
23% below U.S. median
$272,786
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$602/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$76,750
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
7.8 min
Average commute
84.7%
Homes with broadband
99.75%
Locations with fiber available
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost72% 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 college48 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college53 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates23.6%

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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