Wellington is a small town of 7,710 in Kansas, with a median household income of $48,333
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wellington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wellington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wellington 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: 89.5
Wellington's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wellington costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wellington, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$807
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Wellington's violent crime rate is 225.8 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
225.8 /100k
Property Crime
2563.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wellington is served primarily by Wellington.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wellington, KS
National Avg
School District
Wellington
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wellington sees average highs of 43.7°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 36.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Wellington's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wellington roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,500 and median rent is $807/month.
Wellington's violent crime rate is 225.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2563.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wellington are operated by Wellington.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wellington, KS has a population of 7,710, a median household income of $48,333, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Wellington averages 43.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.1 inches
with about 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wellington, KS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 67152, 67103.
The population of Wellington, Kansas is 7,710 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wellington: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $89,500, median household income $48,333, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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