At a Glance
Median Income
$52,787
$26,667 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
Zillow: $176,930
Median Rent
$793/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
373/100K
2,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
17.4% smoking rate
How Emporia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emporia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emporia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emporia residents earn a median household income of $52,787 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,667. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emporia is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,930. Median rent is $793/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Emporia reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,360/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Emporia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emporia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,098
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,936/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,787
Per Capita$26,667
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$793
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$176,930
Housing Units11,350
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property2,360/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,547/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute12 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Emporia was founded in 1857.
The median home in Emporia was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.