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Kansas City, MO

Aggregated across 42 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Population: 412,627 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kansas City, MO is $294,319 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $321,928 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,526/month. 129 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 10.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$294,319

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$294,319
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.6%
10-year appreciation
+136.7%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$296,830
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
$321,928
Median list price
$324,859
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
1,700
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
629

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,526/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,431/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,865/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,216/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)
89.6 (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
129
Elementary schools
69
Middle schools
20
High schools
26
Charter schools
43
School districts serving the area
CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS, KANSAS CITY 33, GUADALUPE CENTERS SCHOOLS
Schools include
CROSSROADS - CENTRAL STREET, CROSSROADS - QUALITY HILL, CROSSROADS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, MANUAL CAREER TECH. CTR., GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL

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, strongWind
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 (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Conservation Chemical Co. (1.9 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
60.4°F
Average high
68.5°F
Average low
52.4°F
Annual precipitation
42.6 in
Annual snowfall
12.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
152

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-39,735
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
100,255
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
81,321

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
58
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (2 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
2,140
Nearest airport
Dunham Private Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
140
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
53
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)
-815 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,911
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Kansas CityState medianUS median
Median home value$294,319$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$321,928$249,900$325,000
Median days on market47 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,526/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,911$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 Kansas City, MO?
$294,319.
What is the median sale price in Kansas City, MO?
$321,928.
How long do homes take to sell in Kansas City, MO?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Kansas City, MO?
Typical rent: $1,526/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kansas City, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Kansas City, MO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Kansas City, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kansas City, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kansas City, MO?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Conservation Chemical Co., 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Kansas City, MO?
129 schools (69 elementary, 20 middle, 26 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kansas City, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kansas City, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kansas City, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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