Roeland Park, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wyandotte County County
Roeland Park, KS
At a Glance
How Roeland Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roeland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Roeland Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Roeland Park residents earn a median household income of $89,385 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,089. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 Roeland Park is $262,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,821. Median rent is $1,552/month, with 26.2% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Roeland Park reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,282/100K.
Education
53.6% of adults in Roeland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roeland Park 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.