Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Parkville
Parkville, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,056
Population
8,865
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Relish the unique character of this Kansas City suburb
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Luxurious
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Charming
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Peaceful
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Picturesque
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Cradled alongside the banks of the Missouri River, Parkville is a picturesque suburb of Kansas City. Parkville is regarded for its close community, peaceful neighborhoods, unassuming natural beauty, and vibrant downtown district.
Parkville’s historic downtown is teeming with eclectic shops, diverse restaurants, art galleries, antique stores, and effortless hometown charm. Downtown Parkville is also the site of numerous community events, such as the annual Parkville Days Festival, Fourth of July Celebration, Christmas on the River, classic car shows, and all kinds of music and beer festivals. Park University, situated near Downtown Parkville, hosts an array of cultural, educational, and sporting events for the community too.
Wooded vistas, limestone carved bluffs, and the Missouri River characterize the natural beauty of Parkville. Residents enjoy the outdoors at English Landing Park, Platteville Landing Park, and the Parkville Nature Sanctuary.
In addition to the many shops in Downtown Parkville, residents have access to the abundant retail offerings of nearby Zona Rosa Town Center. The metropolitan delights of Kansas City are just a 15-minute drive from Parkville as well. Convenience to I-435, I-29, and I-635 as well as Kansas City International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Parkville simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,471
Average: $161,956
Education
4,348
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,686
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Parkville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Parkville, MO is $1,080 for a studio, $1,056 for one bedroom, $1,155 for two bedrooms, and $1,531 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkville has decreased by -4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,056/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,960/month
1,418 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Parkville, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
475 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Parkville Nature Sanctuary
- English Landing Park
- Park Forest
- Frank Vaydik Park
- Wyandotte County Lake Park
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.