Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Gladstone
Gladstone, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,116
Population
27,667
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Suburban charm just outside of Kansas City
Airport
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Gladstone is a welcoming city located roughly 10 miles north of Kansas City and the Kansas City International Airport. Gladstone is a quintessential suburban town filled with single-family homes on spacious lots, great schools, community parks, and modern amenities. Happy Rock Park, Linden Square Park, and Meadowbrook Park are a few of the outdoor oases offered by the city. Shopping centers dot the town as well, but the shopping and dining options are largely concentrated along Northeast Antioch Road and North Oak Trafficway. Those looking to rent in Gladstone have a range of affordable apartments and single-family homes to choose from.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,572
Average: $80,684
Education
7,542
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,576
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gladstone has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
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 Gladstone, MO is $790 for a studio, $1,115 for one bedroom, $1,299 for two bedrooms, and $1,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gladstone has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,115/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$1,997/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gladstone, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
194 Students
Public
Grades K-5
599 Students
Public
Grades K-5
504 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
447 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
865 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Frank Vaydik Park
- Shoal Creek Living History Museum
- Richard Berkley Riverfront Park
- Park Forest
- Parkville Nature Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
Top Apartments in Gladstone
Houses for Rent in Gladstone
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.