Metros where renters are the most overextended in Kansas
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 21.9%
- Median rent: $825
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,867 (33.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $825
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,867 (33.4% of all housing units)
#19. Dodge City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.2%
- Median rent: $887
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,715 (33.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $887
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,715 (33.1% of all housing units)
#18. Garden City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.6%
- Median rent: $796
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,622 (36.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $796
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,622 (36.2% of all housing units)
#17. Liberal
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.1%
- Median rent: $687
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,316 (32.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $687
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,316 (32.7% of all housing units)
#16. Great Bend
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.5%
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,869 (29.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,869 (29.7% of all housing units)
#15. Winfield
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.6%
- Median rent: $795
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,304 (27.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $795
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,304 (27.1% of all housing units)
#14. McPherson
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.2%
- Median rent: $715
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,623 (27.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $715
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,623 (27.6% of all housing units)
#13. Atchison
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.7%
- Median rent: $687
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,944 (24.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $687
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,944 (24.7% of all housing units)
#12. Parsons
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.0%
- Median rent: $868
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 88,350 (35.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $868
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 88,350 (35.7% of all housing units)
#11. Wichita
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $803
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,779 (27.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $803
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,779 (27.7% of all housing units)
#10. Ottawa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $712
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,861 (41.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $712
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,861 (41.1% of all housing units)
#9. Emporia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $691
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,636 (28.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $691
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,636 (28.4% of all housing units)
#8. Coffeyville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.8%
- Median rent: $853
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 28,837 (30.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $853
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 28,837 (30.3% of all housing units)
#7. Topeka
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $771
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,333 (29.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $771
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,333 (29.3% of all housing units)
#6. Hutchinson
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $805
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,899 (32.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $805
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,899 (32.4% of all housing units)
#5. Salina
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $993
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,927 (49.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $993
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,927 (49.1% of all housing units)
#4. Manhattan
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,568 (38.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,568 (38.4% of all housing units)
#3. Hays
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $991
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,590 (49.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $991
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,590 (49.9% of all housing units)
#2. Lawrence
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.0%
- Median rent: $768
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,456 (41.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $768
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,456 (41.6% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Pittsburg
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