Fort Riley 55 Below average
Fort Riley Livability #571 ranked city in Kansas#22,926 ranked city in the USARanks better than 21% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Fort Riley

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    No pros were identified for this area. No categories met the specified threshold.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

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What's it like Living in Fort Riley?

Fort Riley is a small city located in the state of Kansas. The city has a population of 8,720 inhabitants. At 71%, the majority of the Fort Riley population is White; this is followed by 16% Black and 2% Asian. Fort Riley tends to attract a younger crowd, as the median age of 23 is far below the national average. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? Fort Riley offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 9 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Fort Riley could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Kansas if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like amenities, commute, health & safety, education and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Fort Riley and in the areas around Fort Riley is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 56 out of 100, Fort Riley is ranked #21,398 in the United States and #540 in Kansas. This is a lower than the US average livability score as Fort Riley does not rank well for most categories. If we dig down a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Fort Riley has higher than average rankings for the following: cost of living (B-) and education (B-). Fort Riley does not score well for the following: amenities (F) and employment (F). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Fort Riley. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Fort Riley are affordable. Median real estate prices in Fort Riley come in at $217,900, which is 61% higher than the Kansas average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Fort Riley, the home price to income ratio is 5, which is 100% higher than the Kansas average.

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      Statistic Fort Riley Kansas National
      Average one way commute9min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work65.4%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.1%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk18.1%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home4.4%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Fort Riley, KS data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).