At a Glance
Median Income
$106,312
$51,226 per capita
Home Value
$332,900
Zillow: $415,707
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Shawnee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shawnee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shawnee a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shawnee residents earn a median household income of $106,312 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,226. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Shawnee is $332,900 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,707. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 26.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Shawnee reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
52.4% of adults in Shawnee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shawnee has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population68,175
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,624/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,312
Per Capita$51,226
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$332,900
Rent$1,233
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$415,707
Housing Units26,313
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
C
Violent213/100K
Property0/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault186/100K
Burglary145/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Shawnee was built in 1987.
18.3% 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.
8.2% 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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