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Glen Elder, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Mitchell County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
520
Population
1,182/sq mi density
$73,542
Median Income
$33,128 per capita
$483
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
1,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
348
Median year built: 1963
Ownership vs. Renting
76.4%
Owner-Occupied
23.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$483/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $150,489 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $483 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 348 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 19.2% |