Emporia

Live and Work Remote in Emporia

AT A GLANCE

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Package Highlights

Cash, Memberships & Community, Welcome Gifts & Local Perks

Ideal for

Remote workers ready to relocate

Value

Up to $6,700 across 12 benefits

Emporia

Live and Work Remote in Emporia

AT A GLANCE

Application

QuickApply: Hear back in 1 business day

Package Highlights

Cash, Memberships & Community, Welcome Gifts & Local Perks

Ideal for

Remote workers ready to relocate

Value

Up to $6,700 across 12 benefits

What’s Included - Up to $6,700 in Value

Explore the incentives and perks included in this program.

Money & Financial Support

$5,000 Cash Relocation Stipend


Welcome Gifts & Local Perks

Local Golf Package

Emporia in a Basket (gift cards to restaurants, experiences, and/or events)

Oil change package


Experiences & Attractions

A day at The Midas Touch Spa

Personalized tour of the Emporia area and the local hospital

$6,700Program Value

12 Benefits • Cash Included

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Am I eligible?

Lyon County Kansas is currently recruiting remote workers who:

  • Are employed full-time and able to relocate while retaining their current position, or

  • Are self-employed and able to relocate while retaining their current clients/portfolio

  • Have an annual household income of at least $55,000

  • Are 18 years or older

  • Currently reside outside the State of Kansas

  • Must relocate primary residence to Lyon County within 6 months

  • In order to be considered by Lyon County/Emporia, you must provide proof of the above eligibility criteria

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Meet the Program Manager

Mike
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Meet Mike

Mike—your dedicated program manager and personal Emporia welcome guide! Mike works for the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, and he’s here to answer your questions and help you feel right at home. Simply submit an application to get in touch.

Emporia Program Photo Gallery

Take a closer look at everything this program has to offer, from the location to the benefits to the neighbors.

Experience the art galleries of Emporia (Credit: Visit Emporia)
Downtown Emporia (Credit: Visit Emporia)
Enjoy Granada Coffee in Emporia (Credit: Visit Emporia)
Experience a true Kansan life in Emporia (Credit: Visit Emporia)
Enjoy local bookstores like Middle Ground Books (Credit: Visit Emporia)
Shop and Eat Downtown (Credit: Emporia Main Street)
Enjoy the biking culture (Credit: Emporia Main Street)
Local events for all ages (Credit: Emporia Main Street)
Outdoor festivals, farmers markets, and more in Emporia! (Credit: Emporia Main Street)

Living in Emporia

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Work from Anywhere: Live Fully in Emporia

Welcome to Emporia, Kansas: a vibrant small town nestled in the scenic Flint Hills, where world-class adventure meets authentic community living. Known as both the Gravel Cycling Capital and the Disc Golf Capital of the World, Emporia offers more than just postcard-worthy views - it offers a lifestyle rooted in connection, creativity, and wide-open opportunity.

Granada Theater (Credit: Visit Emporia)
Love art and culture? Then Emporia is just the place for you!

Emporia is not just a place for outdoor adventurers but lovers of art, music, and culture too! Check out this video and see why Emporia might be perfect for you to experience all of the arts in your new home.

Whether you're winding down a gravel trail after a remote workday, enjoying a downtown block party, or joining neighbors for a round of disc golf, Emporia makes it easy to feel like you belong. With a walkable historic downtown, dynamic arts and culture scene, and a warm, inclusive community spirit, life here feels both peaceful and purposeful.

Let us show you what it's like to live fully in Emporia: where the pace is yours to set and the possibilities are wide open.

Emporia Incentives!

From your first day in Emporia, you’ll feel right at home! Enjoy a personalized tour to get to know the community, unwind with a spa day at The Midas Touch, and explore local favorites with Emporia in a Basket gift cards. Families will love the free week of childcare at Little Lyons and a year-long zoo membership, while your lawn service takes one more thing off your to-do list. It’s everything you need to settle in, relax, and start living like a local!

Whether you're looking for more space, more nature, or just more community, Emporia welcomes you with open arms—and plenty of ways to thrive.

Learn more about the Emporia community below.


Program Sponsors

Sponsored by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and the State of Kansas.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is MakeMyMove?

MakeMyMove is the first-ever marketplace connecting movers with relocation programs, provided by communities across the country actively recruiting new residents. We help you find the right place and get there, and we help communities grow through talent attraction.

What does “Apply Now” mean?

“Apply Now” indicates that the community is working with MakeMyMove. You can apply on our site, and our team will help you navigate the application and move process.

I’m a current resident of the state—am I eligible for the program?

Probably not. Most programs require that you move from out of state. But you can check the Eligibility Requirements section of the program’s page to be sure.

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