Scott City, KS

City

Rent in Scott City

Median Gross Rent

$649

Rent-to-Income Ratio

25.5%

Renter Share

32.6%

Median Renter Income

$44,113

Avg Household Size

1.6

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $583
2 Bedrooms: $679
3 Bedrooms: $1,045

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 63.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 24.9%
$1,500-$2,000: 5.3%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 37.6%
20-30% (moderate): 33.9%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 20.9%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 1.2%
Not Computed: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $71,386
Renter Households: $44,113

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 84.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 9.5%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Scott City

Neighborhood

Scott, KS

Hutchins / Shallow Water

Russell Springs / Elkader

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources