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Kansas City, MO
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Population: 502,597
Home Price: $175,400
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Overview
Kansas City is a large city in the state of Missouri with a population of 502,597. Kansas City has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Large City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Kansas City, MO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Per Capita Income
$35,352
$26,718
$32,693
Median Household Income
$60,042
$53,831
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
4.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
12.9%
10.5%
Age
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Median Age
35.4
41.0
42.3
Gender
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Male
48.5%
49.6%
49.8%
Female
51.5%
50.4%
50.2%
Race
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
White
59.7%
87.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
26.5%
5.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.2%
0.2%
Other Race
4.1%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.3%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Median Home Price
$175,400
$122,062
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$819
$551
$801
Family Households
36.0%
36.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.6%
33.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
53.9%
71.6%
72.9%
Renters
46.1%
28.4%
27.1%
Education
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.9%
9.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.9%
24.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
20.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.4%
7.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
23.0%
11.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Mathematics
34.5%
40.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
38.2%
48.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Murder
30.2
5.0
3.0
Rape
70.0
34.5
38.0
Robbery
290.9
29.8
40.7
Assault
1040.2
216.8
188.5
Property Crime
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Burglary
619.0
362.8
336.1
Theft
2470.5
1631.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
766.4
213.0
167.1
Arson
32.3
13.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Kansas City, MO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
hot dog
happy hour
craft beer
gluten free
hot dogs
bbq
fast food
food truck
red wine
mexican food
comfort food
personal chef
wine
hot sauce
hot wings
chef
bbq joint
taco
plant based
fantasy sports
sports teams
womens sports
chicago sports
sports coverage
boston sports
country music
ku basketball
video games
rap music
high school football
football
college football
baseball
nfl
fantasy football
player development
hockey player
soccer
professional wrestling
inspired by
nft artist
concept artist
commissions open
art commissions
visual art
commissions closed
comms open
art architecture
wearable art
creative
motion designer
nft
mixed media
nft project
graphic design
comics
commissions
childrens books
fine arts
jayhawks chiefs royals
spending time
sports cards
racquet sports
video games
single dad
geeky things
playing guitar
twitter lurker
investor real estate
board games
fighting games
pc gamer
gaming
tabletop games
cosplayer twitch
rhythm games
movies tv
casual gamer
books
sports
sports coverage
producer writer
music videos
content producer
producer
content manager
digital content
talk radio
radio host
local news
radio show
editor producer
digital media
content provider
tv
executive producer
professional wrestling
gaming
marketing
sports
racquet sports
special events
space
fire pit
nature
hot tub
clean air
photography
arts
summer
outdoor adventure
gardening
ride bicycles
aviation
mountains
winter
beach
cabin
climate controlled
black friday
old navy
free shipping
food truck
pro shop
shop online
coffee cups
sams club
gift card
car wash
christmas shopping
liquor store
retail store
grocery store
amazon
ebay store
delivery service
smoke shop
gift cards
tasting room
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