Best Neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri

Compare 15 neighborhood profiles side by side — schools, walkability, home prices, and vibe. Then take the short quiz to find your personal top match.

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$312k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
57.4%
Homeowners
36.8
Median Age
Jackson County
County

Citywide median sale price $311,851: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

Kansas City neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

Northland
$360k median · 4201 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 5/10
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Midtown
$427k median · 833 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Waldo
$325k median · 369 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Waldo$325k8/10
Northland$360k5/10
Midtown$427k7/10

All Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Waldo
$325k · 369 sales
Northland
$360k · 4201 sales
Midtown
$427k · 833 sales
Brookside
$755k · not in Redfin’s list
Mission Hills KS
$530k · not in Redfin’s list
Leawood KS
$477k · not in Redfin’s list
Strawberry Hill
$385k · not in Redfin’s list
Overland Park KS
$373k · not in Redfin’s list
Crossroads Arts District
$320k · not in Redfin’s list
Bellaire
$305k · not in Redfin’s list
Pendergast
$290k · not in Redfin’s list
Liberty MO
$265k · not in Redfin’s list
Downtown
$250k · not in Redfin’s list
Marlborough
$207k · not in Redfin’s list
Westport
$145k · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Kansas City?

The median home price in Kansas City, Missouri is approximately $312k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $159k in entry-level areas to over $530k in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in Kansas City have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): Waldo (8/10) and Midtown (7/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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