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Mission, KS

Mission, KS.

Population: 14,032 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mission, KS is $404,508 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $504,950 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,133/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$404,508

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$404,508
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+89.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$404,508
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$504,950
Median list price
$534,900
Median price per sqft
$265
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
57
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
13 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,133/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,690/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)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Highlands Elem, Roesland Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Armour Road (8.8 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
876
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
139,994
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
106,474

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION, OVERLAND PARK REG MED CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
84.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,283
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
88.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
337,969
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,721

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

How it compares

MissionState medianUS median
Median home value$404,508$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$504,950$230,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$2,133/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,283$1,829$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 Mission, KS?
$404,508.
What is the median sale price in Mission, KS?
$504,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Mission, KS?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Mission, KS?
Typical rent: $2,133/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mission, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Mission, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Mission, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mission, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mission, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mission, KS?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mission, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mission, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mission, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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