Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Mcpherson
McPherson, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$893
Population
14,430
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Bask in small-town charm in the heart of Central Kansas
Suburban
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Affordable
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Historic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Located between Salina and Wichita in Central Kansas, McPherson is a charming small town equipped with vibrant amenities. McPherson’s Main Street is teeming with quaint shops, restaurants, and cafes in historic buildings. Cultural experiences abound at the McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation, the McPherson Opera House, and the local colleges—McPherson College and Central Christian College.
Numerous local parks offer plenty of space for outdoor activities in addition to the McPherson Water Park. Getting around from McPherson is easy with access to U.S. Routes 56 and 81 as well as I-135.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,914
Average: $78,201
Education
3,640
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,478
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mcpherson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mcpherson, KS is $893 for one bedroom, $978 for two bedrooms, and $1,136 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mcpherson has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$893/month
567 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly McPherson, 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
285 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
253 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
266 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
492 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
709 Students
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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.