Riley, KS

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Population
956
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,288 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$163,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$93,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the rolling farmland of north-central Kansas, Riley offers the quiet feel of a traditional country town with great access to the surrounding area. Located about twenty minutes northwest of Manhattan and Fort Riley, it is an easy commute for anyone working at the university or on base who prefers low-traffic streets and wide-open skies. The town provides a calm, relaxed setting where daily routines stay simple and grounded.

Community life centers closely on the local schools, with Riley County High School sports and events filling the calendar and drawing spirited crowds on game nights. City Park serves as the neighborhood hub during the warmer months, featuring a public pool, ball fields, tennis courts, and a volunteer-built pioneer cabin. Between the friendly local gatherings and the scenic rural backdrop, Riley offers a comfortable, down-to-earth home base in the Kansas prairie.

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