Best Places to Live in Junction, Kansas

Living in Junction, KS is a great experience. The small town is nestled right up against the Smoky Hill River and the Big Blue River, providing a beautiful backdrop of nature. The town features a quaint downtown area with unique shops and restaurants, as well as plenty of recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating on the rivers. There are also numerous parks and trails to explore around town. The community is close-knit and friendly, with many organizations and events to get involved in throughout the year. With its small-town charm and natural beauty, Junction is an ideal place to settle down and make memories for years to come. Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

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

Zip Codes: 66543
Cost of Living: -16.3% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 877 ft above sea level

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Junction, Ks Housing Market

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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 Junction is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Junction jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Junction's cost of living is 16.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Junction's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Junction, 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

Junction's population is 1,501 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.5%. 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 Junction is Real Estate: $215,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.2%.

SCHOOLS

Junction public schools spend $10,514 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 9.9 students per teacher in Junction. More Education

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Housing Market in Junction

It's a good time to buy in Junction. Home Appreciation is up 11.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Junction is $215,900.

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