Riley 71 Excellent
Riley Livability #142 ranked city in Kansas#6,944 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Riley

PROS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

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      Riley transportation information

      Statistic Riley Kansas National
      Average one way commute27min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.1%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.9%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.0%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home2.1%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Riley, KS data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.