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Lee's Summit

#2 in Best Places to Live in Jackson County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Kansas City, MO
  • 263 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
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    Lee's Summit is a suburb of Kansas City with a population of 95,270. Lee's Summit is in Jackson County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Lee's Summit offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lee's Summit there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lee's Summit and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lee's Summit are highly rated.
    About Lee's Summit...
    Population
    95,270

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $200,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,025
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Lee's Summit Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      71.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      1
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      38.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      183.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,623
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      122.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Lee's Summit

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $83,601
    National
    $55,322
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    Lee's Summit Reviews

    263 reviews
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    The atmosphere and friendliness of our city is wonderful. We have a population of around 91,000 people and still it feels like a big neighborhood, everyone knows everyone. Lakes day with boat rides and many opportunities to support local businesses and people. One thing I would love to change in Lees Summit is more encouragement in our local schools. I am studying to be a high school teacher to be a part of the change! I want students to be more encouraged to chase dreams instead of status quos and be equipt to achieve their dreams in their high school years. I love my city and I am so grateful it is a place I got to learn and become the person I am today!
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    I go to school at one of the high schools in Lee's Summit, and I can say that the schools are very diverse. There is a place for everyone to fit in. Lee's Summit is trying to build up their shopping scene in the area I live and it looks very nice. we don't have a shopping mall close by, but the strips are a very good place to hang out, get good food, and shop! The only down fall is the night life. Lee's Summit has a movie theater, and that one of the only places me and my friends can go to at night, other than to go eat. there are many job opportunities in Lee's Summit just because they are adding on a lot of stores to the shopping areas.
    I like that Lee's Summit is steadily growing and relatively safe. This is a friendly environment to raise a family and there are plenty of churches around town to try! I wish that Lee's Summit did have more diversity, however that is something that I have seen grow over time and expect that it will continue to do so.