At a Glance
Median Income
$74,396
$49,009 per capita
Home Value
$268,500
Zillow: $322,608
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
1,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.6%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Mission Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mission's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mission a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mission residents earn a median household income of $74,396 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,009. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 is $268,500 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,608. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 24.4% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Mission reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,130/100K.
Education
52.6% of adults in Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mission has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population9,928
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density3,718/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,396
Per Capita$49,009
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,500
Rent$1,181
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$322,608
Housing Units5,459
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property1,130/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,004 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mission was built in 1971.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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