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Kansas City, MO

Aggregated across 42 ZIP codes in Kansas City.

Population: 412,627 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kansas City, MO is $292,861 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $329,687 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,542/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, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,861

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$292,861
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+134.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$294,947
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$329,687
Median list price
$363,239
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,668
For-sale inventory
1,734
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
1,539
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
596

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,542/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
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)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/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
129
Elementary schools
68
Middle schools
20
High schools
28
Charter schools
44
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A17
NFIP flood claims on record
1,484
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)
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
57.5°F
Average high
66.7°F
Average low
48.1°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 in
Annual snowfall
14.1 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
223
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
261

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

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
2
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
57
Nearest airport
Dunham Private Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
32
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-815 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
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
317,866
Average weekly wage
$1,438
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,036

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

How it compares

Kansas CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$292,861$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$329,687$249,900$325,000
Median days on market32 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,542/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Kansas City, MO?
$292,861.
What is the median sale price in Kansas City, MO?
$329,687.
How long do homes take to sell in Kansas City, MO?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Kansas City, MO?
Typical rent: $1,542/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kansas City, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, strong wind.
Is Kansas City, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,484 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A17. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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 (68 elementary, 20 middle, 28 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kansas City, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Kansas City

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