Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Leavenworth
Leavenworth, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,043
Population
39,669
Renter Mix
53% Rent
A historic city on the Missouri River
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Military-Friendly
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Located about 30 miles northwest of Kansas City, Leavenworth is a historic city strewn alongside the Missouri River. Leavenworth exudes a small-town atmosphere, complete with a charming downtown district and an array of downhome community events hosted throughout the year. The city is also home to Fort Leavenworth, the top employer in the area, making Leavenworth a popular choice for many military members and their families.
Nicknamed the First City of Kansas, Leavenworth was the first city to be incorporated in the state. Leavenworth’s storied past dates back to the 1800s, and the city honors its history with numerous museums and landmarks like the First City Museum, CW Parker Carousel Museum, and Richard Allen Cultural Center.
Leavenworth boasts plenty of affordable apartments and houses available for rent along tree-lined boulevards. Options for outdoor recreation abound at Buffalo Bill Cody Park, Riverfront Park, Havens Park, and Wollman Aquatic Center. Direct access to U.S. 73 makes getting around from Leavenworth easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,321
Average: $84,193
Education
10,953
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,324
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leavenworth has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Leavenworth, KS is $945 for a studio, $1,040 for one bedroom, $1,143 for two bedrooms, and $1,226 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leavenworth has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,040/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$1,836/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leavenworth, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Richard Warren Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
481 Students
Public
Grades K-5
330 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
275 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
479 Students
Public
Grades K-8
35 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
870 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,250 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Weston Bend 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.