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Shawnee Mission, KS
Shawnee Mission · Johnson County · KS 66210
Updated June 22, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Shawnee Mission, Overland Park
Good for now
Verdict
$331K
Median Price
13/100
Walk Score
6.9/10
Schools
30 min
to Kansas City downtown
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
C+Schools
69/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
13/100
WYLT Score66/100
Our Take
Shawnee Mission offers solid schools and a comfortable median income, but it’s very car‑centric with almost no walkability or public transit options. If you’re willing to drive and value good schools, it could work, but for a more self‑contained lifestyle you might want to look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated high schools
- ✓Strong median household income
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Relatively quiet suburban feel
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 13 means errands require a car
- !Transit score of 22 indicates minimal public transit
- !Commute times to Kansas City can be 25‑35 minutes depending on traffic
- !Parking and car maintenance add hidden costs
- $Higher car insurance and gas expenses
- $Elevated property taxes
- $Utility costs can be higher than in more urban areas
- $Limited free recreational options may require membership fees
Best For
Families with childrenSalaried professionalsRemote workers who prefer a quiet homeThose who value good schools over walkability
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Shawnee Mission, KS
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 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
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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