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Greater Downtown
  • Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade D+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  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 minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade A

editorial

Greater Downtown is a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri with a population of 16,956. Greater Downtown is in Jackson County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Greater Downtown offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Greater Downtown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Greater Downtown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Greater Downtown are above average.

About

About Greater Downtown...
Population
16,956

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$204,732
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,099
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    68%
  • Own
    32%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade D+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    3,075.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    187.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    2,341
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,570.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    10,171.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    3,841.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$51,309
National
$69,021
Families with Children
16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    21%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

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