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The Highlands, Kansas

city · Reno County

At a glance

479
Population
$288,900
Median home value (all homes)
5% below U.S. median
$158,949
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$850/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$97,500
Median household income
24% above U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
98.91%
Locations with fiber available
7.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities42% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% 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 college7 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates98.7%
College graduates33.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Com
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Hutchinson. The Chamber serves a growing community of business owners, stakeholders, leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who love this community.
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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