Lecompton

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Living in Lecompton, Kansas

Lecompton is a small, history-rich city in Douglas County, Kansas, on the Kansas River between Lawrence and Topeka. As the territorial capital of Kansas in the 1850s, it played a central role in the “Bleeding Kansas” era and the national debate over slavery, and is served by the Lawrence-area MLS.

736

Population (ACS)

$68,977

Median household income

$203,800

Median home value

73.4%

Owner-occupied rate

33.1 min

Mean commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Figures are estimates and may be revised.

Schools

Lecompton is served by the Perry-Lecompton School District (USD 343), which includes Perry-Lecompton High School. School boundaries can change, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address with the district.

Working in Lecompton

Lecompton is largely residential, with residents commuting to Lawrence, Topeka and the surrounding area for employment. Local heritage tourism and small businesses round out the economy.

Parks & Recreation

Lecompton is known for Constitution Hall State Historic Site and the Territorial Capital Museum, which preserve its role in Kansas and U.S. history, along with river access and small-town parks.

The Lecompton Real Estate Market

Lecompton offers a small, quiet market of historic and established homes with an ACS median value around $203,800, appealing to buyers who want acreage-adjacent, small-town living between Lawrence and Topeka.

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Lecompton Q&A

Frequently Asked

What county is Lecompton, Kansas in?

Lecompton is in Douglas County, Kansas, on the Kansas River between Lawrence and Topeka, within the Lawrence-area MLS.

What school district serves Lecompton, KS?

Lecompton is served by the Perry-Lecompton School District (USD 343), including Perry-Lecompton High School. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district.

Why is Lecompton, Kansas historically important?

Lecompton was the territorial capital of Kansas in the 1850s and a focal point of the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict and the pro-slavery Lecompton Constitution.

What is the median home value in Lecompton, KS?

The ACS median value of owner-occupied homes in Lecompton is about $203,800.

What can you visit in Lecompton, KS?

Visitors can tour Constitution Hall State Historic Site and the Territorial Capital Museum, both tied to the town’s territorial history.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates; local school district and municipal information. Wingman Real Estate — The Shopper Team does not warrant school assignments; verify boundaries directly with the district.