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Leawood, KS

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,796

Population

34,234

Renter Mix

13% Rent

The comforts of the suburbs with Kansas City at your fingertips

Suburb Commuter Interstate

Leawood is a large suburban community located about fifteen miles south of Downtown Kansas City right on the Missouri state line. Boasting an exceptionally low crime rate and superb public schools, Leawood has become one of the area’s most popular choices for commuters raising families. The local rental market features a diverse selection of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, with options available to suit any taste lifestyle. While the close proximity to Kansas City makes it easy to take advantage of one of the region’s most exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment scenes, the west side of Leawood features a fairly large retail district anchored by the Town Center Plaza. Locals also enjoy a huge selection of parks and golf courses, providing endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$166,315

Average: $183,532

Education

18,988

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

17,241

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

24%

Housing Distribution

Leawood has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Leawood, KS is $1,801 for one bedroom, $2,312 for two bedrooms, and $4,041 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leawood has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,801/month
917 Sq Ft
House
$3,093/month
2,023 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Leawood, KS

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Mission Trail Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

402 Students

Mission Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

402 Students

Leawood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

567 Students

Leawood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

567 Students

Prairie Star Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

386 Students

Leawood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

459 Students

Prairie Star Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

443 Students

Prairie Star Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

443 Students

Leawood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

459 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ironwoods Park - Prairie Oak Nature Center
  • Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
  • Antioch Park
  • Lakeside Nature Center
  • Swope Park

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.