Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MO

Updated April 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$443K

Median Price

54/100

Walk Score

6.6/10

Schools

11 min

to Kansas City, MO

Score Breakdown

D+Quietness
50/100
D+Walkability
54/100
D+Safety
55/100
CAffordability
63/100
CSchools
66/100
ACommute
100/100
WYLT Score65/100

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

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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