Shawnee Mission, Shawnee Mission KS — neighborhood review

Shawnee Mission, KS

Shawnee Mission · Johnson County · KS 66206

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$672K

Median Price

64/100

Walk Score

7.8/10

Schools

25 min

to Kansas City Downtown

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
78/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
CWalkability
64/100
WYLT Score78/100

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 qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Shawnee Mission, KS

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Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

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