Best Places to Live in Barclay, Kansas

Barclay, KS is a small town nestled in the Midwest, just off Kansas' State Highway 9. It’s known for its friendly atmosphere and quaint charm. Residents here enjoy the quiet lifestyle and peacefulness of the rural setting, while still being close to larger cities like Wichita or Dodge City. The town has plenty of amenities, including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, banks and other retail stores. Many locals enjoy fishing at nearby lakes or taking leisurely walks through Barclay’s green parks. In addition to its attractive qualities, living in Barclay is also affordable compared to some nearby areas due to lower real estate costs. Living in Barclay means experiencing an unassuming small-town atmosphere with all of the peace and comfort that comes with it! Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

State: Kansas
County: Osage County
Metro Area: Topeka Metro Area
City: Barclay

Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: -17.3% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 877 ft above sea level

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Barclay, Ks Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
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What Bert Has To Say About Topeka Metro Area

Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is also an agricultural, industrial and transportation center serving a large portion of north and central Kansas. Highlights in the traditionally laid-out downtown include the statehouse, Kansas Museum of History, Brown vs. Board of Education historic site, and Heartland Park, a state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Costs of living and housing prices are low, particularly for a capital city. But property crime rates are high for the region and projected job and income growth are low. That said, a low cost of living brings a high Buying Power Index. There isn’t much to do, and the area has lagged behind other Kansas cities aesthetically, socially and economically. Excellent entertainment and cultural amenities are available in the university town of Lawrence, 20 miles east, and in the Kansas City area.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Barclay is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Barclay jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Barclay's cost of living is 17.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Barclay's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Barclay, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Osage county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.0% to 26.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Barclay's population is 263 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 19.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 29.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Barclay is Real Estate: $224,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.2%.

SCHOOLS

Barclay public schools spend $12,483 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.8 students per teacher in Barclay. More Education

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Housing Market in Barclay

It's a good time to buy in Barclay. Home Appreciation is up 11.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Barclay is $224,400.

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