Kansas City, Kansas City KS — neighborhood review

Kansas City, KS

Kansas City · Wyandotte County · KS 66101

Updated August 12, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Hard pass

Verdict

$106K

Median Price

81/100

Walk Score

7.4/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

AAffordability
92/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
74/100
FQuietness
20/100
FCommute
15/100
B+Walkability
81/100
WYLT Score50/100

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
High
9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

149% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
High
38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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