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Hays, KS
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Population: 20,870
Home Price: $185,700
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Overview
Hays is a small city in the state of Kansas with a population of 20,870. Hays has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
11.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Hays, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Hays
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,141
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$50,941
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Hays
Kansas
United States
Median Age
32.5
43.0
42.3
Gender
Hays
Kansas
United States
Male
49.5%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
50.5%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Hays
Kansas
United States
White
91.6%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
2.3%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.9%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Hays
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$185,700
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$518
$801
Family Households
43.8%
43.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.9%
26.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.1%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
41.9%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Hays
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.4%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.0%
25.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.9%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.8%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.4%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Hays
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
42.0%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
45.3%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Hays
Kansas
United States
Murder
4.8
1.1
3.0
Rape
38.3
35.7
38.0
Robbery
28.7
12.7
40.7
Assault
196.2
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Hays
Kansas
United States
Burglary
143.6
274.0
336.1
Theft
1498.0
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
71.8
109.8
167.1
Arson
9.6
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Hays, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
bierocks
dine
wine
burger
grilled chicken
olive garden
grilled cheese
beef
cheese
taco
fajita
wine tastings
fried onions
chicken sandwich
roast beef
pizza
restaurant
queso
steak
football
college football
baseball
basketball
country music
video games
rap music
music hiphoprap
golf
ncaa basketball
chicago sports
soccer
hoops
athlete
teams
softball
updates scores
major league
outdoors
volleyball
library
museum
nft project
curator
ceramics
natural history
nft
icon
painting
nfts
curatorial
gallery
collection
collections
composer
graphic design
arts council
photography
creativity
artistry
spending time
spare time
video games
road trips
books
random thoughts
fishing
outdoors
coffeebeer
anime
legos
junk
computers
photography
youtuber
camping
collector
memes
crossfit
niche
sports
music hiphoprap
indie music
local news
award winning
tv
wine tastings
marketing
broadcasting
hub
corporate
dining
indieexperimental
communications
outdoor
producer
pro wrestling
photography
programming
hollywood
sports
summer
winter
space
ropes course
fishing
facility
conservation
atvutv
dining
outdoor dining
mountains
beach
patio
offroading
tent
aviation
photography
wildlife
indoor
retail
shopping center
pickup
starbucks
dollar ge
gas station
convenience store
grocery store
thrift store
jewelry store
stocking
tractor supply
restaurant
gift card
packages
preowned
walmart
goodies
collections
mondaysaturday ampm
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