Best Neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO

20 neighborhoods analyzed and ranked by safety, schools, housing value, walkability, and lifestyle.

20
Neighborhoods
83
Avg Score
$502,588
Median Home
$2,009
Avg Rent

Kansas City Neighborhood Rankings

All 20 neighborhoods ranked by overall score

Kansas City Heights

Upscale · Ultra Luxury
92
Safety95
Schools95
Value84
Walk89
Median: $565,521 Rent: $2,262/mo Best for: Executives

Kansas City Hills

Upscale · Ultra Luxury
91
Safety95
Schools95
Value84
Walk89
Median: $551,086 Rent: $2,204/mo Best for: Affluent Families

Royal Kansas City

Suburban · Luxury
89
Safety94
Schools94
Value84
Walk84
Median: $531,015 Rent: $2,124/mo Best for: Families

Kansas City Ranch

Suburban · Spacious
88
Safety92
Schools93
Value84
Walk92
Median: $452,692 Rent: $1,810/mo Best for: Families

Kansas City Estates

Suburban · Exclusive
88
Safety93
Schools93
Value83
Walk89
Median: $489,194 Rent: $1,956/mo Best for: Wealthy Families

The Heights

Urban · Trendy
85
Safety87
Schools87
Value81
Walk80
Median: $404,997 Rent: $1,619/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Kansas City Village

Mixed · Hip
85
Safety87
Schools88
Value82
Walk88
Median: $589,950 Rent: $2,359/mo Best for: Millennials

Kansas City Grove

Residential · Charming
85
Safety87
Schools88
Value84
Walk81
Median: $493,383 Rent: $1,973/mo Best for: Professionals

Kansas City Park

Residential · Family-Friendly
84
Safety87
Schools88
Value82
Walk81
Median: $541,911 Rent: $2,167/mo Best for: Families

Kansas City Gardens

Residential · Established
83
Safety85
Schools86
Value83
Walk86
Median: $483,855 Rent: $1,935/mo Best for: Families

West Kansas City

Residential · Gentrifying
83
Safety85
Schools86
Value81
Walk85
Median: $574,429 Rent: $2,297/mo Best for: Young Families

East Kansas City

Mixed · Diverse
81
Safety82
Schools83
Value82
Walk79
Median: $549,754 Rent: $2,199/mo Best for: Families

North Kansas City

Residential · Suburban
81
Safety83
Schools84
Value81
Walk82
Median: $470,068 Rent: $1,880/mo Best for: Commuters

Kansas City Meadows

Suburban · Quiet
80
Safety83
Schools82
Value81
Walk76
Median: $411,969 Rent: $1,647/mo Best for: Retirees

Downtown

Urban · Vibrant
80
Safety79
Schools80
Value78
Walk83
Median: $533,040 Rent: $2,132/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Midtown

Urban · Urban
80
Safety80
Schools81
Value79
Walk80
Median: $402,279 Rent: $1,609/mo Best for: Professionals

Arts District

Cultural · Creative
79
Safety78
Schools79
Value80
Walk76
Median: $542,742 Rent: $2,170/mo Best for: Artists

South Kansas City

Mixed · Diverse
77
Safety75
Schools77
Value79
Walk79
Median: $532,092 Rent: $2,128/mo Best for: First-time Buyers

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging
72
Safety69
Schools71
Value76
Walk73
Median: $566,712 Rent: $2,266/mo Best for: Investors

Warehouse District

Mixed · Up-and-Coming
70
Safety67
Schools68
Value75
Walk69
Median: $365,088 Rent: $1,460/mo Best for: Entrepreneurs

Explore Other Cities