Mission Hills, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wyandotte County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,556 Population 1,743/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $244,630 per capita
$1,183,200 Home Value $1,692,991 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,741 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$1,183,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mission Hills, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$244,630 per capita
Home Value
$1,183,200
320% above
Zillow: $1,692,991
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
1,741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.1%
158% above
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
0.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Mission Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mission Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
420%
Poverty
1%
Bachelor's
258%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mission Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mission Hills residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $244,630. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.1% 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 Mission Hills is $1,183,200 , 320% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,692,991. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Mission Hills reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,741/100K.

Education

87.1% of adults in Mission Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (158% above the national average). 99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mission Hills has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population3,556
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density1,743/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$244,630
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.1%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269

Housing

A
Home Value$1,183,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,692,991
Housing Units1,336
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,741/100K

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death11,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation954 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+87.1%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+50.8%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Mission Hills was built in 1953.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.