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Shawnee Mission, KS
Shawnee Mission · Johnson County · KS 66206
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Shawnee Mission, Leawood
Good for now
Verdict
$573K
Median Price
27/100
Walk Score
6.7/10
Schools
25 min
to Kansas City Downtown
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
C+Schools
67/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
27/100
WYLT Score70/100
Our Take
Shawnee Mission offers solid schooling, high median income, and low flood risk, but it's car‑centric with a high cost of living. If you’re comfortable buying an expensive house and driving a lot, it could work.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated schools (multiple 9/10 ratings),
- ✓High median household income ($164k),
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X),
- ✓Large population of professionals (over 80% college grads).
Real Talk
- !Very expensive real estate and high property taxes,
- !Car dependency means daily commuting or parking hassles,
- !Limited public transit options,
- !High traffic on nearby highways can be noisy and stressful.
- $High property taxes
- $HOA fees in many subdivisions
- $Higher insurance premiums due to high home values
- $Potential maintenance costs for large homes
Best For
Families with kidsProfessionals earning above medianRetirees with a solid incomeRemote workers needing reliable high‑speed internet
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Shawnee Mission, KS
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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