Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
24%
Leawood, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,794
Population
34,234
Renter Mix
13% Rent
The comforts of the suburbs with Kansas City at your fingertips
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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.
Explore the City
Residents of Leawood love their neighborhood walks.
Leawoof Dog Park is the place for pets to gather.
The Town Center Plaza offers many high-end shops, including Crate & Barrel and Macy's.
Enjoy a long run though the tree shaded path at Foxhill South Park.
Shop all the vendors and specialty items at the Mission Farms Mutt Market in Leawood.
Leawood offers charm and character with local restaurants like Rye offering farm-to-table American fare.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$166,315
Average: $183,532
Education
18,988
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,241
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Leawood, KS is $1,794 for one bedroom, $2,301 for two bedrooms, and $4,104 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leawood has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,794/month
922 Sq Ft
House
$2,959/month
1,959 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leawood, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Mission Trail Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
384 Students
Prairie Star Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
493 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
438 Students
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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
- 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 June 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.