Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$900
Population
11,449
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A safe and small suburb outside of Kansas City
Great Schools
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Outdoors
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Commuter
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Suburban
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Affordable
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About 30 miles outside of Kansas City along Highway 69, Excelsior Springs is beloved by its residents for its kid-friendly atmosphere, excellent public schools, and small-town charm. Excelsior Springs High School and Lewis Elementary School are a few topnotch options in the Excelsior Springs district. Residents frequent the local golf course, Siloam Mountain Park, and the Hall of Waters Visitor Center. The amount of city and neighborhood parks in Excelsior Springs make this a family-friendly town where locals can enjoy the outdoors in a safe community space. Car dealerships, restaurants, and small businesses make up the rest of the city that’s not suburban neighborhoods. Check out the popular Ventana Gourmet Grill after you find your affordable rental in the city of Excelsior Springs!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,032
Average: $78,903
Education
1,566
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,515
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Excelsior Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Excelsior Springs, MO is $900 for one bedroom, $970 for two bedrooms, and $986 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Excelsior Springs has increased by 7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$900/month
696 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Excelsior Springs, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades K-5
207 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
576 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
787 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
61 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Watkins Woolen Mill State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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Methodology
† 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.