Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit MO — neighborhood review

Lee's Summit, MO

Lee's Summit · Jackson County · MO 64063

Updated August 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$263K

Median Price

35/100

Walk Score

N/A

Schools

33 min

to Kansas City, MO

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
FSchools
0/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
35/100
WYLT Score51/100

Our Take

Lee’s Summit offers affordable homes and a decent commute to Kansas City, but it’s a car‑dependent suburb with no public transit and no schools in the immediate zip. The neighborhood has good local dining, but walkability is zero and crime data are unclear. It may suit commuters or retirees, but families looking for a vibrant, walkable community might want to look elsewhere.

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The Good

  • Affordable median home price (≈$224k) relative to median income
  • Short commute (~33 minutes) to Kansas City
  • Local dining scene has positive reviews
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)

Real Talk

  • !Walkability is basically zero – you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !No public transit options available
  • !School data is missing, indicating limited or distant options for families
  • !Crime data isn’t provided, so there’s uncertainty around safety
  • $Higher transportation costs due to lack of transit
  • $Potential HOA or community fees for parks or amenities
  • $Possible higher insurance rates for car dependency

Best For

Commuters to Kansas CityFirst‑time homebuyers with limited budgetsRetirees seeking a quiet suburbRemote workers who can work from home

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Lee's Summit, 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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