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Kansas City, KS
Kansas City · Wyandotte County · KS 66101
Updated July 2, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Hard pass
Verdict
$79K
Median Price
25/100
Walk Score
6.5/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
FSafety
18/100
CSchools
65/100
FQuietness
20/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
25/100
WYLT Score39/100
Our Take
The area is very low income, has high crime, limited walkability and transit options, and schools are below average. While housing and rent are inexpensive, the cost of living in terms of safety, services, and future resale value is high.
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The Good
- ✓affordable housing and rent
- ✓diverse community
- ✓some public transit options
- ✓potential for future growth if redevelopment occurs
Real Talk
- !high violent and property crime rates
- !limited walkability and bike infrastructure
- !schools below average and many low‑rated options
- !substantial unemployment and low median income
- !limited job opportunities close to home
- $higher insurance premiums due to crime risk
- $potentially higher utility and maintenance costs in older homes
- $possible future costs for upgrading public services
Best For
first‑time buyers on a tight budgetpeople willing to accept high crime for low costinvestors looking for low‑priced propertythose who prefer a culturally diverse environment
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Kansas City, KS
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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