Best Places to Live in Parsons Metro Area, Kansas

Parsons, KS micropolitan area lies in Labette County, with a population of 10,931. It is known as 'The Garden City' and is an agricultural hub of the region, producing soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. Although small in size, the city is home to several industries including metalwork and plastics manufacturing.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Parsons Metro Area is 4.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Parsons Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Parsons Metro Area's cost of living is 33.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Parsons Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Parsons metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 67.0% to 31.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Parsons Metro Area's population is 20,222 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 5.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 15.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Parsons Metro Area is Real Estate: $78,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.4%.

SCHOOLS

Parsons Metro Area public schools spend $11,079 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.9 students per teacher in Parsons Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Parsons

It's a good time to buy in Parsons. Home Appreciation is up 12.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Parsons is $78,200.

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MAPS OF PARSONS METRO AREA, KANSAS

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