Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
18%
Mission, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,225
Population
10,112
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Mission is full of excellent restaurants and retailers
Park-Like
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Restaurants
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Shopping
Located in Johnson County, the city of Mission features a plethora of community parks, including Streamway Park and Broadmoor Park – both in walking distance of quaint Mission apartments and houses.
Along Johnson Drive, you’ll find an abundance of restaurants, coffee shops, and retailers. The Johnson County Motor Vehicle building resides in Mission, a few short blocks from the Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center. Just like its excellent schools, Mission residents are appreciative of their direct access to Interstate 35. The city is only 15 minutes from Kansas City as well as the shopping opportunities at Oak Park Mall.
Explore the City
Enjoy long walks through the shady streets of Mission neighborhoods.
Rotary Plaza is home to the historic Mission Theater.
Board a RideKC bus to reach destinations across the Kansas City area.
In Mission you can have room for all your little friends.
Cape Cod-style homes line the streets of the Mission neighborhood.
Rotary Plaza is where Mission residents shop and dine.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,228
Average: $82,485
Education
4,499
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,218
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mission has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Mission, KS is $980 for a studio, $1,225 for one bedroom, $1,418 for two bedrooms, and $1,860 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,225/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,344/month
986 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mission, KS is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
345 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Antioch Park
- Wonderscope Children's Museum
- Loose Park
- Theis Park
- Mill Creek 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.