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Lee's Summit, MO vs St. Louis, MO
Lee's Summit, MO vs St. Louis, MO: What the data shows
Lee's Summit, MO is in Lee's Summit, MO while St. Louis, MO is in St. Louis, MO — both in the same state. On home prices, Lee's Summit, MO is the more affordable option at $224,100 median — $10,600 less than St. Louis, MO's $234,700. WYLT rates Lee's Summit, MO as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and St. Louis, MO as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Lee's Summit, MO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. St. Louis, MO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Lee's Summit, MO has Low flood risk and St. Louis, MO has Low flood risk.
St. Louis, MO is the more walkable neighborhood. Lee's Summit, MO scores N/A/100 versus St. Louis, MO's 60/100 (somewhat walkable).
| Category | Lee's Summit, MO | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Good for now |
| Median Price | $224K ✓ Lower price | $235K |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $1K |
| Median Income | $76K | $86K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 60/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | 53/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 25/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 33 min | 4 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Good ✓ Cleaner air |
| Community | ||
| Schools | N/A | N/A |
| Best for | Commuters to Kansas CityFirst‑time homebuyers with limited budgetsRetirees seeking a quiet suburb | young professionalsrenterswalkers |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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