Edgerton is a small town of 1,894 in Kansas, with a median household income of $78,656
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edgerton 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 Edgerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edgerton 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: 93.3
Edgerton's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edgerton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edgerton, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$177,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,154
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,656
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Edgerton's violent crime rate is 198.4 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
198.4 /100k
Property Crime
1589.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edgerton is served primarily by Gardner Edgerton.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edgerton, KS
National Avg
School District
Gardner Edgerton
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edgerton sees average highs of 39.4°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Edgerton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edgerton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $177,100 and median rent is $1,154/month.
Edgerton's violent crime rate is 198.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1589.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edgerton are operated by Gardner Edgerton.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edgerton, KS has a population of 1,894, a median household income of $78,656, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Edgerton averages 39.4°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edgerton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66021.
The population of Edgerton, Kansas is 1,894 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edgerton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $177,100, median household income $78,656, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
