B+

Peck, KS

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Affordability Score: 79/100

Population: 1,358 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Peck, KS aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,358 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (79/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $96,250, median home value of $239,100, median rent of per month, and 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,065 per month (studio $751, 1BR $812, 3BR $1,277, 4BR $1,410). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $4,971 per year, consuming 5% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Peck, KS include income, housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 2.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$96,250
Median household income
Education D
28.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A-
2.5x
Home value $239,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,065/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A
$4,971/yr
Center-based infant care (5% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$96,250
▲ 55% vs national
Per Capita Income
$85,503
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
2.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$239,100
▼ 13% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
94.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,065/mo
▼ 11% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$751
1BR
$812
2BR
$1,065
3BR
$1,277
4BR
$1,410

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
56.5%
Median Age
59.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$4,971/yr
5% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,075/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,075/yr
School-Age (Center)
$4,285/yr

What This Means

Peck, KS receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (79/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,358. This area performs well in income and housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Peck, KS affordable?
Peck, KS receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (79/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $96,250. Median home value is $239,100.
What is the cost of living in Peck?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,065/mo. Infant childcare $4,971/yr. Median home value $239,100.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →