At a Glance
Median Income
$102,344
$55,993 per capita
Home Value
$368,800
Zillow: $480,411
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
1,352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
9.7% smoking rate
How Lenexa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lenexa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lenexa 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
Lenexa residents earn a median household income of $102,344 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,993. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Lenexa is $368,800 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,411. Median rent is $1,429/month, with 25.0% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Lenexa reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,352/100K.
Education
56.8% of adults in Lenexa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lenexa has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population57,986
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,701/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,344
Per Capita$55,993
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,800
Rent$1,429
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$480,411
Housing Units25,451
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property1,352/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary110/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation942 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Lenexa was founded in 1869.
The median home in Lenexa was built in 1990.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,287 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.