Apartments for rent in De Soto, KS

The small town of De Soto, Kansas is home to slightly more than 6,000 people. Families with young children can expect to fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 38, skew younger than most cities in Kansas. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 70% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $772 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Kansas. Each month, renters in De Soto will save around $96 compared to the state average.

De Soto has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have Bachelor's degrees (16%) compared to the national average (13%). In addition, 24% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in De Soto: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 20% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in management, making it the top career path in the town. De Soto workers bring in an average annual income of just over $85,000, more than the average Kansas resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 28 minutes, the commute time for De Soto residents is longer than the Kansas average of about 20 minutes. Many residents (47%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.