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Kansas City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
508,233
Population
1,616/sq mi density
$67,449
Median Income
$40,112 per capita
$227,000
Home Value
$245,199 Zillow
$1,186
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
264 sunny days/yr
1,431
Violent Crime/100K
3,856 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,449 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $1,186/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,431 violent crimes/100K (277% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$227,000
19% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
241,827
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$227,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$245,199
Median Sale Price
$274,500
Median List Price
$299,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.6%
Owner-Occupied
45.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$1,186/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,418/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
441
Price Drops
25.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $227,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,199 |
| Median Sale Price | $274,500 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,186 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,418 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.5% |
| Homes Sold | 441 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 241,827 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |