Junction City, Kansas

Small Kansas city with local appeal

Midwest Manhattan, KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Junction City is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 21,856, part of the Manhattan, KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $202,464. Median household income is $60,709.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,856 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $202,464 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $60,709 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.5 minutes
  • Part of the Manhattan, KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,856

Source: Census ACS

$202,464

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$60,709

Source: Census ACS

18.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

31

Source: Walk Score

90 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Geary County (county-level results)

40%
58%
Democrat 3,674
Republican 5,288
Leans R+17.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 82.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 31/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.9

Location

Junction City, KS (39.0299, -96.8396)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.