Median Income
$67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.0%
61% higher than US avg
How Kars Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population377
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$46,800
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty20.0%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125
Rent Burden0.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+32.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Kars a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kars receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Kars offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kars is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kars is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school.
Kars has a population of 377 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
The median household income in Kars is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
The median home value in Kars is $200,000, 29% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.0% |
| Housing Units | 125 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Kars vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |