Kansas

Analysis of state-to-state migration patterns and economic indicators for Kansas, based on 2022–2023 tax filing data and other sources.

Overview

• Net loss of 3,377 tax-filing households and 4,059 individuals (1.4 net people per 1,000 residents).
• Net loss of $368.6 million in adjusted gross income (AGI).
• Largest inflow: 10,597 households from Missouri ($691M AGI).
• Largest outflow: 12,138 households to Missouri ($837.3M AGI).

Key Statistics

• Cost of living: 10% below U.S. average (index: 90).
• Median home value: $203,400 (33% below U.S. median).
• Home price appreciation (5 years): +46.2%.
• Median rent: $1,029/month (24% below U.S. median).
• Homeownership rate: 67%.
• Unemployment rate (2023): 2.9% (U.S. average: 3.6%).
• Median household income: $72,639 (8% below U.S. median).
• Median age: 37.2 years.

Income Migration

• Total AGI moved in: $2.6 billion.
• Total AGI moved out: $3 billion.
• Net AGI loss: $368.6 million.

Top Origin States (Inflow)

• Missouri: 10,597 households ($691M AGI).
• Texas: 3,876 households ($253.8M AGI).
• Colorado: 2,355 households ($150M AGI).
• Oklahoma: 2,280 households ($121.8M AGI).
• California: 2,251 households ($151.5M AGI).

Top Destination States (Outflow)

• Missouri: 12,138 households ($837.3M AGI).
• Texas: 4,667 households ($321M AGI).
• Oklahoma: 2,651 households ($148.9M AGI).
• Colorado: 2,283 households ($149.7M AGI).
• Florida: 2,142 households ($212.5M AGI).

Net Migration by Income Bracket (2022–2023)

• $1–$10k: +38 households (+$358K AGI).
• $10k–$25k: -400 households (-$7.7M AGI).
• $25k–$50k: -1,357 households (-$50.5M AGI).
• $50k–$75k: -715 households (-$43.3M AGI).
• $75k–$100k: -372 households (-$31.6M AGI).
• $100k–$200k: -301 households (-$40M AGI).
• $200k+: -249 households (-$194.9M AGI).

Historical Net Migration (2012–2023)

Cumulative net loss over 11 years: $4.7 billion AGI and 106,911 people.

• 2012: -$285.9M AGI, -7,318 people.
• 2013: -$225.1M AGI, -9,795 people.
• 2014: -$174.2M AGI, -11,077 people.
• 2015: -$492.7M AGI, -4,961 people.
• 2016: -$408.6M AGI, -15,416 people.
• 2017: -$660.6M AGI, -19,151 people.
• 2018: -$535.5M AGI, -9,849 people.
• 2019: -$389.5M AGI, -10,441 people.
• 2020: -$288.4M AGI, -6,221 people.
• 2021: -$227.7M AGI, -3,771 people.
• 2022: -$606.3M AGI, -4,852 people.
• 2023: -$368.6M AGI, -4,059 people.

Demographics

• Median age: 37.2 years.
• College degree (adults 25+): 35%.
• Poverty rate: 11.5%.
• Average commute: 20 minutes.
• Broadband at home: 89% of households.
• Race/ethnicity (share of residents):
  • White: 73%.
  • Hispanic: 13%.
  • Black: 5%.
  • Asian: 3%.
  • Other: 5%.

Housing

• Median home value: $203,400.
• Median rent: $1,029/month.
• Homeownership rate: 67%.
• Home-price appreciation (past year): +7.4%.
• Home-price appreciation (past 5 years): +46%.
• New home construction (2023): 9,504 units (52% single-family, 48% multifamily).

Cost of Living Breakdown

• Housing & rents: 68.6 (index where 100 = U.S. average).
• Goods: 96.5.
• Utilities: 90.8.
• Other services: 93.0.

$100 in Kansas buys what $111 buys nationally.

Local Economy

• Unemployment rate (2023): 2.9%.
• Labor force: 1,527,042 (1,483,017 employed).
• Disaster declarations (2023): 1 major federal (most common: severe storm).

Goods Trade (2022)

• Ships to other states: $145.2 billion (+38% since 2017).
• Receives from other states: $99.9 billion (+15% since 2017).
• Net balance: +$45.3 billion.

Top goods shipped out:

• Meat, poultry, fish, seafood: $33.8 billion.
• Fuel oils: $25.2 billion.
• Mixed freight: $18.3 billion.
• Cereal grains: $14.0 billion.
• Electronics/electrical equipment: $13.7 billion.

Top goods received:

• Mixed freight: $16.5 billion.
• Fuel oils: $15.5 billion.
• Machinery: $10.4 billion.
• Cereal grains: $9.3 billion.
• Electronics/electrical equipment: $8.5 billion.

Biggest trading partners (both ways):

• Missouri: $30.7B shipped, $16.4B received (+$14.3B net).
• Texas: $13.6B shipped, $9.3B received (+$4.2B net).
• Oklahoma: $10.0B shipped, $7.3B received (+$2.8B net).
• California: $9.6B shipped, $5.2B received (+$4.4B net).
• Illinois: $6.8B shipped, $6.1B received (+$715M net).