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Leavenworth, KS Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jacob F.

Leavenworth job market vs Dallas

Just moved here 8 months ago and Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $176,000, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! Traffic can be ro...

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Jacob F.

Best apartments in Leavenworth under ?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $71,239 in Leavenworth. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Leavenworth? Honestly, I think it's a...

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Patricia Y.

Is Leavenworth getting better or worse?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Jacob F.

Is Leavenworth worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Leavenworth sits at 688.5 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,176 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weat...

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Bella Ramirez

Working in Leavenworth -salaries realistic?

First post here. Median household income is $71,239, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 37,176, Leavenworth is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Zoey

Best areas to explore in Leavenworth?

You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $176,000, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Hone...

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Sarah Morgan

Leavenworth in the winter -how bad?

Alright, Just moved here 8 months ago and Median household income is $71,239, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 37,176, Leavenworth is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. T...

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Jack C.

Dog-friendly places in Leavenworth?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $71,239, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 37,176, Leavenworth is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? TIA! The food sce...

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Waylon James

Relocating to Leavenworth, KS -pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $176,000 on average. Household incomes average around $71,239 in Leavenworth. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone ...

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genesis_kid

Remote worker thinking about Leavenworth

Hi all, Household incomes average around $71,239 in Leavenworth. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are ge...

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Bella Ramirez

Rent vs buy in Leavenworth -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this?

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genesis_kid

How much do you pay for rent in Leavenworth?

I'm single, late 50s, and You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Leavenworth sits at 688.5 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getti...

5 replies 8 upvotes housing
Jacob F.

Leavenworth quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Silas W.

Internet providers in Leavenworth?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 5 months ago and Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decen...

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Nora C.

What to expect moving to Leavenworth?

OK so My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Leavenworth sits at 688.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighb...

30 replies 13 upvotes moving
Everett Richardson

Biggest downsides of living in Leavenworth?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $71,239 in Leavenworth. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

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