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Kansas City, MO
Kansas City · Jackson County · MO 64106
Updated June 15, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$215K
Median Price
20/100
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
FWalkability
20/100
WYLT Score46/100
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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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