Kansas City, Kansas City MO — neighborhood review

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City · Jackson County · MO 64112

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$411K

Median Price

69/100

Walk Score

7.1/10

Schools

11 min

to Kansas City, MO

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
71/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
C+Walkability
69/100
WYLT Score68/100

Our Take

The neighborhood offers a decent commute to downtown Kansas City, a solid median income, and a relatively low flood risk, but the walkability and nightlife are only modest. Home prices are high for the area, and the school ratings hover just above average, so if you need a top‑rated district or vibrant urban life it might fall short.

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The Good

  • 11‑minute commute to Kansas City downtown
  • median household income $91,438, higher than many suburbs
  • median home value $442,600 with low flood risk
  • good mix of public and charter schools

Real Talk

  • !Walk score of 54 means you’ll still need a car for many errands
  • !school ratings average 6.6; some high schools are only around 7/10
  • !large rental market could mean high competition for housing
  • !not a nightlife hotspot—great for families, not for partygoers
  • $High property taxes typical for higher home values
  • $gas and transportation costs due to moderate walkability
  • $maintenance costs for larger homes in this price bracket

Best For

commutersyoung professionalsfamilies with moderate school needsrenters seeking decent prices

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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