City

Alta Vista, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wabaunsee County  ·  Kansas

👥1,030Population
💰$61,400Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$121,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 109% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 109% above avg
HS Graduate301 (42.2%)
Some College112 (15.7%)
Associates76 (10.7%)
Bachelors126 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree98 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad42.2%
Some College15.7%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,400 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$121,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units524
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Alta Vista, KS

Alta Vista is a city in Kansas, located in Wabaunsee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,030 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Alta Vista is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,400 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Alta Vista is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alta Vista is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.3%).

Alta Vista, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Alta Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66834 1,030 $61,400 $121,800 $929 10.2% 31.4% 72.6%