Chase is a small town of 487 in Kansas, with a median household income of $59,375
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chase stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chase is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chase city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.3
Chase's overall cost of living index is 83.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chase costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chase, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chase's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.8 /100k
Property Crime
702.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chase is served primarily by Chase-Raymond.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chase, KS
National Avg
School District
Chase-Raymond
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chase sees average highs of 41.9°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 28.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.3 inches of snow per year.
Chase's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chase roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $59,000 and median rent is $650/month.
Chase's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 702.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chase are operated by Chase-Raymond.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chase, KS has a population of 487, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chase averages 41.9°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.1 inches
with about 12.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chase, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67524.
The population of Chase, Kansas is 487 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chase: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $59,000, median household income $59,375, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chase side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.