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Hays
  • Town in Kansas
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Hays

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Hays is a town in Kansas with a population of 20,870. Hays is in Ellis County. Living in Hays offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hays there are a lot of bars. Many families and young professionals live in Hays and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hays are above average.
    Population
    20,870
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $185,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $777
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      321.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      57.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      38.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      206.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,601.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      96.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Hays

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,941
    National
    $69,021
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