Best Places to Live in Emporia Metro Area, Kansas

Emporia KS offers multiple attractions –take a tour of David Traylor Zoo or explore old-fashioned settlements at 1869 historic site.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Emporia Metro Area is 3.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Emporia Metro Area jobs have decreased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Emporia Metro Area's cost of living is 25.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Emporia Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Emporia metro area remained strongly Republican, 53.7% to 43.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Emporia Metro Area's population is 34,901 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 4.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Emporia Metro Area is $152,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.8%.

SCHOOLS

Emporia Metro Area public schools spend $10,495 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 9 students per teacher in Emporia Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Emporia

It's a good time to buy in Emporia. Home Appreciation is up 10.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Emporia is $152,900.

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