What percentage of people rent in Kechi, KS?
15.9% (±6.7 points) of the occupied homes in Kechi, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 164 renting households against 869 that own their home.
In Kechi, the share of households that rent went from 15.0% in 2015–2019 to 15.9% in 2020–2024 (+0.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 15.9% (±6.7 points)
- Renting households
- 164 (±79)
- Median renter income
- $70,865 (±$20,464)
Who rents and who owns in Kechi
| Kechi | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 15.9% (±6.7 points) | 36.9% (±0.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 164 (±79) | 76,373 (±1,693) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 869 (±145) | 130,395 (±1,743) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.4 (±0.6) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $70,865 (±$20,464) | $43,105 (±$1,591) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $122,250 (±$24,989) | $89,812 (±$1,957) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Kechi, the renter share is lower than in Sedgwick County (36.9%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Sedgwick County, Kechi ranks 28 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 906 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Kechi has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 15.0% (±7.6 points) | 15.9% (±6.7 points) | +0.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,551 (±$236) | $1,629 (±$151) | +5.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $98,873 (±$4,084) | $113,125 (±$16,822) | +14.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Kechi
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kechi | — | 15.9% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Bel Aire | 1.7 mi | 18.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kechi Township | 2.7 mi | 21.9% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park City | 3.3 mi | 24.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Payne Township (Sedgwick County) | 3.8 mi | 37.4% (±13.9 points) | Higher |
| Lincoln Township (Sedgwick County) | 5.7 mi | 10.2% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 6.0 mi | 15.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Center | 6.1 mi | 27.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastborough | 7.6 mi | 3.8% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eastborough, KS (3.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Payne Township (Sedgwick County), KS (37.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Ninnescah Township (Sedgwick County) | 20.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 23 | Mulvane | 20.2% (±7.5 points) |
| 24 | Rockford Township | 18.3% (±3.3 points) |
| 25 | Bel Aire | 18.2% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Greeley Township (Sedgwick County) | 16.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 27 | Union Township (Sedgwick County) | 16.3% (±5.1 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Kechi | 15.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 15.9% (±6.3 points) |
| 30 | Mount Hope | 15.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 31 | Salem Township (Sedgwick County) | 14.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 32 | Eagle Township (Sedgwick County) | 13.1% (±8.8 points) |
| 33 | Waco Township | 11.1% (±16.8 points) |
| 34 | Garden Plain Township | 11.0% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Sedgwick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kechi
How many renters are there in Kechi?
Kechi has an estimated 164 (±79) renting households, 15.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Kechi?
In Kechi, the share of households that rent went from 15.0% in 2015–2019 to 15.9% in 2020–2024 (+0.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Kechi?
A renting household in Kechi has 2.4 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Kechi?
The median renting household in Kechi, KS has an income of $70,865 (±$20,464) a year, against $122,250 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kechi city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kechi city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kechi city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kechi city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kechi city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Kechi city, Kansas (place:36225, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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