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Kansas City
  • City in Missouri

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Kansas City is a city in Missouri with a population of 502,597. Kansas City is in Jackson County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Kansas City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Kansas City there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kansas City and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Kansas City are above average.

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About Kansas City...
Population
502,597

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$175,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,040
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Kansas City Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,154.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    32.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    74.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    219.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    567.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,952.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,196
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

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