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State economy

Kansas economy

Kansas's unemployment rate was 3.8% in September 2026, unchanged from the month before and 3.8% a year earlier. That ranks 25 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 1.47 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 4,100 (+0.3%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +3.8% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $85,540 in 2025.

3.8%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate3.8%Rank 25 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.6–12.1%Low Dec 2021 · high Apr 2020
Nonfarm jobs1.47M+0.3% in a year · rank 31
Home prices (FHFA)+3.8%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +43%
Median household income$85,5402025 · rank 29 of 51

Kansas: unemployment rate

Kansas unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 3.8%; high 12.1% on Apr 1, 2020; low 2.6% on Dec 1, 2021.2%4%6%8%10%12%14%20082010201220142016201820202022202420263.8%High 12.1%Low 2.6%

Kansas: jobs, change from a year earlier

Kansas nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +0.3%; high +8.0% on Apr 1, 2021; low -10.9% on Apr 1, 2020.-15%-10%-5%0%5%10%20052010201520202025+0.3%High +8.0%Low -10.9%

Kansas: home prices, change from a year earlier

Kansas FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +3.8%; high +16.6% on Apr 1, 2022; low -2.4% on Jan 1, 2010.-5%0%5%10%15%20%20052010201520202025+3.8%High +16.6%Low -2.4%

Kansas: median household income

Kansas median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $85,540; high $86,450 on Jul 1, 2024; low $22,790 on Jul 1, 1985.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,0001990199520002005201020152020$85,540Low $22,790

Other states

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).