At a Glance
Median Income
$59,183
$28,059 per capita
Home Value
$147,100
Zillow: $193,899
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
711/100K
4,907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
298 sunny days/yr
How Kansas City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kansas City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kansas City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kansas City residents earn a median household income of $59,183 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,059. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% 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 Kansas City is $147,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,899. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 29.6% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Kansas City reports 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,907/100K. The murder rate is 16.8/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Kansas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kansas City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population154,776
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,183
Per Capita$28,059
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,100
Rent$1,073
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$193,899
Housing Units63,761
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent711/100K
Property4,907/100K
Murder16.8/100K
Assault368/100K
Burglary1,115/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Kansas City was founded in 1868.
The median home in Kansas City was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% 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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