Apartments for rent in Leavenworth, KS

Leavenworth, Kansas is a small city with a population of just under 36,000. Families with young children should fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while retirees appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just under 36, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Kansas. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their residence despite a relatively high average rent of $1,069/month, significantly higher than the state average of $868.

Many Leavenworth residents work in one of three industries: public administration, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries account for 18% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 6% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $68,000, Leavenworth workers earn about the same as the average Kansas resident. However, Leavenworth compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Leavenworth has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree.

Leavenworth residents have an average commute of about 19 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 38% of workers, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.