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Silver Lake, Kansas

city · Shawnee County

At a glance

1,553
Population
$169,300
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$288,409
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$860/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$56,834
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
20.6 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing27% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost26% 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 college7 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates99%
College graduates32.3%

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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