salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,800 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kansas. It is number 1 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Scott?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Scott
| Size | Fort Scott | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $595 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $691 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $868 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,004 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Scott overall?
Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fort Scott, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Scott
Life in Fort Scott
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Scott?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $23 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $100,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Scott, KS?
Renting in Fort Scott costs a median of about $720 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Scott?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,800 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Scott cheap or expensive?
Fort Scott is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $56,253. It ranks 1st cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Scott?
The median homeowner in Fort Scott pays $1,767 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Fort Scott more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kansas are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fort Scott?
The median home value in Fort Scott is $100,500, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,555 people live in Fort Scott. Numbers are typical (middle) values.