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Kansas City, KS

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Population: 122,869 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kansas City, KS is $203,053 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $218,536 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,270/month. 40 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$203,053

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$203,053
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+184.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$204,040
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$218,536
Median list price
$240,907
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+10.0%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
336
For-sale inventory
366
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
307
1-year forecast
+4.1%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
134

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,270/mo
1-year rent change
+9.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/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)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
40
Elementary schools
26
Middle schools
6
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kansas City, School for Blind, Piper-Kansas City
Schools include
Banneker Elem, Douglass Elem, Grant Elem, Central Middle, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
169
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Doepke Disposal (Holliday) (3.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.7°F
Average high
65.8°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
8.9 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
129
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
240

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-13,754
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
109,609
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
87,179

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
33
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-724 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,239
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,788
Average weekly wage
$1,321
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
650

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

How it compares

Kansas CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$203,053$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$218,536$230,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,270/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,239$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 typical home value in Kansas City, KS?
$203,053.
What is the median sale price in Kansas City, KS?
$218,536.
How long do homes take to sell in Kansas City, KS?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Kansas City, KS?
Typical rent: $1,270/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kansas City, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail.
Is Kansas City, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 169 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kansas City, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kansas City, KS?
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, KS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Doepke Disposal (Holliday), 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Kansas City, KS?
40 schools (26 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kansas City, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kansas City, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kansas City, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Kansas City

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