At a Glance
Median Income
$184,976
$108,619 per capita
Home Value
$620,400
Zillow: $760,434
Median Rent
$1,753/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
1,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Leawood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leawood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leawood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leawood residents earn a median household income of $184,976 , which is 146% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,619. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30,095 business establishments, including 1,287 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leawood is $620,400 , 120% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $760,434. Median rent is $1,753/month, with 24.3% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Leawood reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,144/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
75.1% of adults in Leawood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leawood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population33,844
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density2,240/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$184,976
Per Capita$108,619
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$620,400
Rent$1,753
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$760,434
Housing Units14,020
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property1,144/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary163/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation971 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+36.4%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute21 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Leawood was built in 1989.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,287 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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