Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

Living in Sunset Hills

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 73
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 43
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Schools 29
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Residents

17k Population -819 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
47% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone21%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$744 Median Monthly Rent +$206 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sunset Hills

United States45
Kansas56
Lawrence Metro Area2
Douglas County2

Property Crime in Sunset Hills

United States48
Kansas58
Lawrence Metro Area1
Douglas County1

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sunset Hills

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

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Baker University
14 miles, S
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Washburn University
24 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

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Airports

Airports near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS

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