Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Hutchinson
Hutchinson, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$584
Population
39,023
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Kansas’ Salt City is alive with unique personality and historic charm
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Hutchinson is a small city positioned about fifty miles northwest of Wichita on the banks of the Arkansas River. The community, known as “Hutch” among locals, grew in the late 19th century as salt mining operations developed, and many mines are still in active use today. The historic downtown district along Main Street is packed with locally-owned shops and cafes housed in vintage storefronts, as well as beautifully-preserved landmarks like Wiley Plaza and the Hutchinson Fox Theatre.
Folks across the region also know Hutchinson as the site of the Kansas State Fair, which draws massive crowds to town for ten days every September. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with a wide range of apartments and single-family homes perfect for any lifestyle or budget.
Explore the City
Downtown Hutchinson has a plethora of local shops and boutiques.
Orchard Park offers trails and open space to enjoy in Hutchinson.
There are also plenty of larger estates throughout Hutchinson.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,704
Average: $67,400
Education
7,225
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,885
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hutchinson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hutchinson, KS is $421 for a studio, $584 for one bedroom, $817 for two bedrooms, and $910 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hutchinson has increased by 6.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$584/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$891/month
868 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Hutchinson, KS is 15.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hutchinson is 30.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $421 - $910. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 2.5% less for utilities, and 19.8% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hutchinson, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
467 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
Public
Grades K-8
59 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
395 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
285 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
158 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
550 Students
Public
Grades K-8
59 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
274 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
316 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,299 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center
- Dillon Nature Center
- Hutchinson Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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.