Kansas City, Kansas City MO — neighborhood review

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City · Jackson County · MO 64106

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$238K

Median Price

86/100

Walk Score

N/A

Schools

2 min

to Kansas City, MO

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
FSchools
0/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
86/100
WYLT Score57/100

Our Take

This neighborhood has very low walkability and no usable school data, so daily errands will almost always require a car. The housing prices are affordable but the income level is low, and most residents are renters, which can signal instability. If you’re okay with a car and are looking for cheap housing, it might fit, but otherwise consider alternatives.

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The Good

  • Low median home price at $215k
  • Very bikeable (Bike Score 78)
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)
  • Short commute to downtown Kansas City (2 min)

Real Talk

  • !Walkscore 20 means errands require a car
  • !No school data suggests poor educational options
  • !High renter occupancy (≈84%) may mean less community stability
  • !Median income $52k is below national average, limiting disposable income
  • $Car ownership (fuel, insurance, parking)
  • $Potential HOA fees for some properties
  • $Possible higher maintenance on older rental units

Best For

First-time buyers on a budgetRenters looking for affordable optionsBike commutersPeople who don’t rely on public transit

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Kansas City, MO

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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