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Lees summit, MO — ZIP 64081

Population: 25,305 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 64081 (Lees summit, MO) is $426,725 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,000 after a median 112 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,001/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,725

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

112

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$426,725
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+75.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$426,725
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$185,000
Median list price
$202,450
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
-12.3%
Median days on market
112 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
70
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,001/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,930/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
PLEASANT LEA ELEM., PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE, CEDAR CREEK ELEM., LONGVIEW FARM ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Northwest Lagoon) (15.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
192
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
155

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,164
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
74,559

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (6 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Runway Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION, OVERLAND PARK REG MED CTR, MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-815 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
13.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,009
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
316,627
Average weekly wage
$1,338
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,187

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 64081State medianUS median
Median home value$426,725$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$185,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market112 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,001/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,009$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 64081?
$426,725.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 64081?
$185,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 64081?
Median days on market: 112 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 64081?
Typical rent: $2,001/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 64081?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 64081 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 64081?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 64081?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 64081?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 64081?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 64081 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 64081?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 64081?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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