At a Glance
Median Income
$106,325
$43,815 per capita
Home Value
$314,100
Zillow: $435,251
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
16/100K
857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Basehor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basehor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Basehor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Basehor residents earn a median household income of $106,325 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,815. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,055 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Basehor is $314,100 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,251. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Basehor reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 857/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Basehor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Basehor has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,229
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,325
Per Capita$43,815
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,100
Rent$1,183
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$435,251
Housing Units2,657
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent16/100K
Property857/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary156/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation967 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Basehor was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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