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Hutchinson, KS

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Kansas’ Salt City is alive with unique personality and historic charm

Suburb Rural Commuter Historic River Parks Industrial Agriculture Mining Affordable

Hutchinson is a small city positioned about fifty miles northwest of Wichita on the banks of the Arkansas River. The community, known as “Hutch” among locals, grew in the late 19th century as salt mining operations developed, and many mines are still in active use today. The historic downtown district along Main Street is packed with locally-owned shops and cafes housed in vintage storefronts, as well as beautifully-preserved landmarks like Wiley Plaza and the Hutchinson Fox Theatre.

Folks across the region also know Hutchinson as the site of the Kansas State Fair, which draws massive crowds to town for ten days every September. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with a wide range of apartments and single-family homes perfect for any lifestyle or budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hutchinson, KS is $416 for a studio, $526 for one bedroom, $831 for two bedrooms, and $897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hutchinson has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$526/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$806/month
817 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hutchinson, KS is 9.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hutchinson is 19.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $416 - $897. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 1.9% less for utilities, and 15.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Plum Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

467 Students

6
out of 10

Union Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

5
out of 10

Heartland Virtual Academy

Public

Grades K-8

59 Students

5
out of 10

Morgan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

395 Students

4
out of 10

Hutchinson Magnet School At Allen

Public

Grades K-6

264 Students

4
out of 10

Prairie Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

550 Students

6
out of 10

Heartland Virtual Academy

Public

Grades K-8

59 Students

5
out of 10

Reno Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

158 Students

4
out of 10

Hutchinson Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

295 Students

3
out of 10

Hutchinson Middle School 7

Public

Grades 7-8

316 Students

2
out of 10

Hutchinson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,299 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center
  • Dillon Nature Center
  • Hutchinson Zoo

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.