Hutchinson, KS Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
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274 Upvotes
Olivia B.

How much do you pay for rent in Hutchinson?

So, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $883 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $58,801 in Hutchinson. The median home value here is around $122,600, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good...

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Caleb F.

Is Hutchinson worth it salary-wise?

I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $58,801 in Hutchinson. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,837 people. Median household income is $58,801, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $122,600 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. ...

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Olivia B.

Living in Hutchinson -the reality

Household incomes average around $58,801 in Hutchinson. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Aurora Johnson

Couple moving to Hutchinson from out of state

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $122,600, which is actually reasonable.

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Aurora Johnson

Day-to-day life in Hutchinson, KS

Military spouse here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs?

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Kaylee R.

Studio apartments in Hutchinson -options?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 16 years and You can expect to pay around $883 for rent here. Median household income is $58,801, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $58,801 in Hutchins...

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Greyson Morgan

Anyone else love living in Hutchinson?

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $883 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

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Quinn M.

Quick question about Hutchinson

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 39,837, Hutchinson is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Hutchinson sits at 378.4 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? ...

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Aurora Johnson

What surprised you most about Hutchinson?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $883 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $122,600, which is act...

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Sarah Chavez

Housing market in Hutchinson right now

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $883/month for a decent place. Median household income is $58,801, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

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Aurora Johnson

Best coffee shops in Hutchinson?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $883 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

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Kaylee R.

Hutchinson in the winter -how bad?

First post here. Homes are going for about $122,600 on average. Rent is about $883/month for a decent place. With a population of 39,837, Hutchinson is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $58,801 in Hutchinson. Median household income is $58,801, which feels about average for the area. ...

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Stella Chavez

Moving to Hutchinson for work -advice?

Been living here since 2023. Median household income is $58,801, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $58,801 in Hutchinson. Rent is about $883/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $122,600 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development....

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Olivia B.

Pros and cons of Hutchinson after 7 years

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $122,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $883 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not ...

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Peyton Cook

Day-to-day life in Hutchinson, KS

First post here. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Hutchinson sits at 378.4 per 100K. With a population of 39,837, Hutchinson is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thou...

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