Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Blue Springs
Blue Springs, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,088
Population
55,484
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A great place to enjoy nature, right on the edge of Kansas City
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Being less than half an hour’s drive from downtown Kansas City, Blue Springs is conveniently located for commuters as well as for shopping, dining, and entertainment in the larger urban center. Houses and apartments on the west side of town offer easy access to the enormous Fleming Park, a gorgeous public nature preserve that contains miles of trails and two large lakes for folks to enjoy. Parents will appreciate the abundance of exceptionally high-performing schools and the low crime rate.
Explore the City
10-acre Woods Chapel Park is tucked right between the homes of Blue Springs, MO.
Kingsridge homes have a variety of colors all around, no matter the season.
You will notice that Kingsridge homes often have unique colors to help them stand out.
Enjoy a nice walk on the many trails that skirt Lake Jocomo in Blue Springs, MO
The streets of Blue Springs are quiet and clean with a variety of ranch and craftsman style homes.
Blue Springs locals often enjoy Goat Yoga with Mindy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,671
Average: $101,318
Education
14,472
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,070
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Blue Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Blue Springs, MO is $1,078 for one bedroom, $1,370 for two bedrooms, and $1,811 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blue Springs has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,078/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$2,205/month
1,593 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,635/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Blue Springs, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades K-5
447 Students
Public
Grades K-5
736 Students
Public
Grades K-5
505 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
467 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,071 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
837 Students
Liggett Trail Education Center
Public
Grades PK-12
149 Students
Blue Springs High School Campus
Public
Grades 9
Public
Grades 9-12
2,383 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,261 Students
Liggett Trail Education Center
Public
Grades PK-12
149 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Blue Springs High School Campus
Public
Grades 9
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
- Kemper Outdoor Education Center
- Fleming Park
- George Owens Nature Park
- Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.