Lee's Summit, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Lee's Summit, MO
At a Glance
How Lee's Summit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lee's Summit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lee's Summit a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lee's Summit residents earn a median household income of $104,989 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,687. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lee's Summit is $313,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,098. Median rent is $1,382/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Lee's Summit reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,385/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.
Education
48.7% of adults in Lee's Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lee's Summit has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.