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Syracuse, Kansas

city · Hamilton County

At a glance

1,699
Population
$120,800
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$149,049
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$734/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$67,361
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
16.4 min
Average commute
89.6%
Homes with broadband
99.89%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing43% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost41% 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 college49 mi
Nearest community college47 mi
Nearest technical college80 mi
High school graduates75.2%
College graduates16.5%

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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