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Kansas City
  • City in Missouri
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Kansas City

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    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    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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    Population
    502,597
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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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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,120.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      31.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      82.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      242.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      564.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,792
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      909.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Kansas City

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,042
    National
    $69,021
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