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Emporia, KS Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Julian T.

Job hunting in Emporia -tips?

Hi all, I'm a 23-year-old pharmacist and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 24,098, Emporia is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks fo...

0 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Jose R.

Emporia housing prices -when will it stop?

Hi all, Been living here since 2011. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

13 replies 14 upvotes housing
Aurora Morris

What to expect moving to Emporia?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 43-year-old marketing manager and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 24,098, Emporia is a small town. Homes are going for about $127,500 on average. Rent is about $793/month for a decent place. The median home va...

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Jose R.

Starting a business in Emporia?

So, Just moved here 6 months ago and Homes are going for about $127,500 on average. Median household income is $52,787, which feels on the lower side for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? Property ...

2 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Ryan

What surprised you most about Emporia?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Emporia sits at 145.5 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Emporia?

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Sarah C.

Best kept secrets of Emporia, KS

First post here. Homes are going for about $127,500 on average. Household incomes average around $52,787 in Emporia. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Jose R.

Worst things about Emporia nobody talks about

Hi all, I've been here for 18 years and Median household income is $52,787, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 24,098, Emporia is a small town. Homes are going for about $127,500 on average. It's a a small town city with about 24,098 people. It's a very car-dependent ci...

0 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Aiden Gray

Emporia job market vs St. Louis

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Emporia sits at 145.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by ne...

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Ryan

Weekend activities in Emporia?

Hey, Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Aurora Morris

The good and bad of living in Emporia

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Emporia sits at 145.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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