City profile

Kansas City, KS

Wyandotte County · Population 155,135

Climate C+Cost A+Safety CHealthcare ACulture COutdoors BHazard risk B-Taxes C

Kansas City is a city in Wyandotte County, KS with about 155,135 residents and a typical home value near $167,000. It is 11 miles from Overland Park, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.

Climate

Climate type

Four seasons

Winter avg

30°F

Summer avg

79°F

Sunny days / yr

215

Home prices & cost of living

Median home price

$167,400

Typical monthly housing

$1,089

Cost of living (100 = U.S.)

79

Taxes

Property tax
1.29%
State income tax (top)
5.58%
Social Security
Not taxed
Pensions
Partly exempt
Sales tax (state + avg. local)
8.65%

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100

Top hazards: Strong wind, Winter weather, Heat wave

Nearest major airport

12 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

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Political lean (2024 county vote)

Leans Democratic · 61% Democratic / 37% Republican

Community

Population

155,135

Black population

19.6%

County

Wyandotte County

Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.

2025–2026 trends

2026 market trends

  • ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
  • ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes

Highlights

  • About 155,135 residents
  • Typical home value about $167,000
  • 11 miles from Overland Park, KS

Trade-offs

  • Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city

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