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Wellington, Kansas

city · Sumner County

At a glance

7,615
Population
$97,100
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$114,952
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$733/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$50,333
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
16.7 min
Average commute
83.2%
Homes with broadband
94.92%
Locations with fiber available
7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost40% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates21.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Sumner County Eco Dev Commission
Sumner County Economic Development Commission provides assistance to new and existing businesses in Sumner County and helps cities with community development projects, retention and expansion, and recruitment; it also offers resources and liaison services for businesses and workforce development.
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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