Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Kearney
Kearney, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$708
Population
10,554
Renter Mix
23% Rent
An up-and-coming small town on the outskirts of Kansas
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Kearney is a largely residential city located about 30 minutes north of Kansas City. With plenty of space and a relatively low cost of living, this is a fantastic area for anyone who commutes into KC for work or those who just enjoy a more laidback locale without being too far from the amenities of a metropolitan area. There is a great number of shopping centers, strip malls, restaurants both local and chain, and convenient stores scattered around the bulk of Kearney’s landscape. Residents can also kick back at Jesse James Park or Mack Porter Park in the northern region of the city.
Single-family homes make up the bulk of the rental market here, but there are also charming apartment complexes near the city center. Annual events like Jesse James Festival and the Fourth of July celebration bring the community together, and there’s a number of great schools that serve the area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,272
Average: $103,215
Education
2,743
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,860
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kearney has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kearney, MO is $708 for one bedroom, and $860 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kearney has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$708/month
500 Sq Ft
House
$2,169/month
1,357 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
267 Students
Public
Grades K-5
254 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
566 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
499 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
824 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Watkins Woolen Mill State Park
- Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary
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.