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Atchison, KS Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isaiah Watson

What Atchison does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Pittsburgh and The median home value here is around $130,200, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system ...

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Jack C.

Relocating to Atchison, KS -pros and cons?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $130,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $736 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? Any help is appreciated. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

10 replies 9 upvotes moving
Eva Patel

Weekend activities in Atchison?

So, Household incomes average around $54,695 in Atchison. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 10,795 people. Rent is about $736/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if yo...

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Parker Rivera

Thinking about relocating to Atchison from Minneapolis

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $54,695, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place i...

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Serenity Gomez

Life in Atchison as a young professional

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Atchison? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The foo...

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Eva Patel

Is Atchison worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, I work in education and Median household income is $54,695, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $736 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Luna

Cost of living reality check -Atchison

Anyone else feel this way? I work in education and You can expect to pay around $736 for rent here. Rent is about $736/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

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Luna

Living in Atchison -the reality

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $54,695, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Atchison? I...

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Madelyn B.

Best apartments in Atchison under ?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 3 years and Household incomes average around $54,695 in Atchison. Rent is about $736/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Atchison sits at 390.1 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are...

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Madelyn B.

Worst things about Atchison nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $130,200 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

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