City Report · KS

Fairway

Pop. 4,159·4th most expensive in Kansas·Rental market data updated monthly for Fairway, KS

Median rent (all units)

$2,029/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

+$97

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Fairway · $2,029

More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

16% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

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At $2,029/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$81,000/yr

Local median income

$152,574/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairway's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR

$1,942

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,942/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,029 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost

$24,348/yr

At $2,029/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairway, KS is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 84.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,159

Median income

$152,574

Median age

38.3

Renters

14%

Age distribution

22.2%

21.2%

29.6%

14.8%

12.3%

Under 1822.2%

18–3421.2%

35–5429.6%

55–6414.8%

65+12.3%

Gender

43.3%

56.7%

Male43.3%

Female56.7%

Race & ethnicity

85.1%

White85.1%

Black0.9%

Hispanic6.5%

Asian3%

Other4.5%

Education (25+)

84.9%

HS diploma7.9%

Some college6.9%

Bachelor's+84.9%

Housing tenure

86%

14%

Owner86%

Renter14%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fairway, KS has changed in 5 years

Income

$136,579 → $152,574

up 11.7%

Population

4,147 → 4,159

up 0.3%

Renter share

8.9% → 14%

+5.1 pts

Bachelor's+

84.8% → 84.9%

+0.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Fairway, KS now reports about $152,574, up from $136,579 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 8.9% to 14%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fairway on your salary?

At $2,029/mo, how Fairway rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $85,032/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $60,372/yr · Rent = 40.3% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $69,543/yr · Rent = 35% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $124,299/yr · Rent = 19.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $158,823/yr · Rent = 15.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $56,529/yr · Rent = 43.1% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $51,039/yr · Rent = 47.7% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $62,910/yr · Rent = 38.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Fairway rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fairway. Click any size for full breakdown.

2-Bedroom

$1,942/mo

Local insights

Tips for renters in Fairway

About renting in Fairway, KS

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Fairway is $2,029/mo as of October 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,942/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($152,574/yr), Fairway ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Fairway?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,029/mo in Fairway. The local median household income is $152,574/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.