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De Soto
  • Town in Kansas
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De Soto

#4 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Kansas
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
    De Soto is a town in Kansas with a population of 6,160. De Soto is in Johnson County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in De Soto offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In De Soto there are a lot of parks. Many families live in De Soto and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in De Soto are highly rated.
    About De Soto...
    Population
    6,160
    Town near
    Kansas City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $279,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $896
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in De Soto

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,889
    National
    $69,021
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