Housing by town in Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,099 (±$33) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $926 in 2015–2019 (+18.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Wakarusa Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,564) and Baldwin City the lowest ($858).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,099 (±$33)
- Households that rent
- 49.9%
- Median household income
- $69,746
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Douglas County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin City | $858 | 34.5% | $72,941 | $249,500 | $3,594 |
| Clinton Township | — | 0.0% | $120,750 | $480,600 | $5,344 |
| Eudora | $1,222 | 28.8% | $118,184 | $280,100 | $3,700 |
| Eudora Township | $1,215 | 25.1% | $118,632 | $309,000 | $4,126 |
| Grant Township (Douglas County) | — | 20.1% | $62,417 | $351,200 | $4,371 |
| Kanwaka Township | — | 4.6% | $125,938 | $445,600 | $4,570 |
| Lawrence | $1,091 | 56.4% | $65,009 | $292,700 | $3,659 |
| Lecompton | $925 | 26.6% | $68,977 | $203,800 | $2,034 |
| Lecompton Township | $913 | 16.2% | $95,500 | $268,100 | $3,579 |
| Marion Township (Douglas County) | — | 5.4% | $108,333 | $329,100 | $4,027 |
| Palmyra Township | $1,088 | 27.2% | $80,562 | $330,900 | $3,783 |
| Wakarusa Township | $1,564 | 15.4% | $99,375 | $384,200 | $4,326 |
| Willow Springs Township | $1,353 | 24.6% | $90,817 | $433,200 | $3,788 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,200 | $70,650 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,650 | $95,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,450 | $109,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,900 | $116,600 |
How the places in Douglas County rank across Kansas
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Crime reported to police in Douglas County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 193 | 160 | 873 | 723 | 120,709 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 487 | 398 | 2,262 | 1,849 | 122,345 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 473 | 385 | 1,975 | 1,609 | 122,728 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Douglas County recorded 473 violent and 1,975 property crimes, 385 and 1,609 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Douglas County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Police Department | 97,863 | 432 | 1,861 |
| Douglas County Sheriff's Office | 13,235 | 23 | 60 |
| Eudora Police Department | 6,602 | 7 | 23 |
| Baldwin City Police Department | 5,028 | 11 | 31 |
ZIP codes in Douglas County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66049 | 32,015 | $1,183 | $393,400 | $90,147 | 45.0% |
| 66044 | 28,820 | $1,038 | $235,000 | $55,955 | 61.4% |
| 66047 | 20,473 | $1,147 | $342,300 | $65,392 | 54.2% |
| 66046 | 19,658 | $990 | $233,700 | $65,478 | 55.2% |
| 66025 | 8,083 | $1,215 | $311,100 | $114,868 | 23.8% |
| 66006 | 8,013 | $1,113 | $345,800 | $80,960 | 28.9% |
| 66045 | 1,925 | — | — | $13,750 | 100.0% |
| 66050 | 1,761 | $913 | $263,200 | $91,979 | 17.6% |
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Questions about Douglas County
What is the crime rate in Douglas County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Douglas County recorded 385 violent and 1,609 property crimes per 100,000 residents (473 violent and 1,975 property crimes in all).
Which place in Douglas County has the highest rent?
Wakarusa Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,564 (±$704) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Douglas County has the lowest rent?
Baldwin City has the lowest median gross rent, $858 (±$247) a month.
What is the median rent in Douglas County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Douglas County is $1,099 (±$33) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Douglas County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Douglas County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lawrence, KS MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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