Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
De Soto, KS
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,093
Population
6,603
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Abundant natural beauty between Kansas City and Lawrence
Rural
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Outdoors
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Great Location
De Soto is a small, secluded suburb between Lawrence and Kansas City. Resting on the banks of the Kansas River, De Soto feels rural with farms, equestrian centers, a golf course, and an abundance of waterways and green spaces. Outdoor recreation like horseback riding, fishing, and paddleboarding are extremely popular in De Soto because of its abundance of pastoral beauty. Residents of all ages have access to a variety of rental options from affordable mid-rise apartments to upscale houses. Families love being able to send their children to good schools while all residents enjoy close proximity to major attractions to Kansas City and Lawrence, home of the University of Kansas. Kansas City is 30 minutes away while Lawrence is only 25 minutes away from De Soto.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,497
Average: $117,792
Education
2,548
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,795
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
De Soto has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in De Soto, KS is $1,095 for a studio, $1,093 for one bedroom, $1,380 for two bedrooms, and $2,050 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in De Soto has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,093/month
670 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,395/month
1,612 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly De Soto, KS is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
445 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
445 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
997 Students
Lexington Trails Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
376 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
997 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
14 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kill Creek Park
- Olathe Prairie Center
- Ernie Miller Nature Center
- Shawnee Mission Park
- Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.