Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Shawnee
Shawnee, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,184
Population
67,985
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Welcome to suburban Kansas where there’s no place like home
Affordable
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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If only we could follow in Dorothy’s footsteps and tap our heels together three times to get to the suburbs of Kansas! One thing’s for sure: There’s no place like home when you live in Shawnee. Situated just 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Shawnee is the perfect suburb if you’re intrigued by local charm, a family-friendly environment, and big-city proximity.
Shawnee is nestled along the Kansas River with major interstates traveling through town or nearby, making commuting to neighboring areas a breeze, including Kansas City. Explore this major city by visiting the National WWI Museum and Memorial, catching a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, or going to a sporting event at Sprint Center!
In this case, affordability doesn’t mean lacking luxuries, amenities, or attractions. The rentals in Shawnee range from modern, upscale apartments to cozy, homey houses with everything in between. With various shopping centers, quality public schools, safe residential streets, and grassy community parks, Shawnee is a wonderful place to put down roots.
Explore the City
Erfurt Park features 20.6 acres of parkland with a pond and short walking trail in Shawnee.
Shawnee Mission Park boasts mountain biking, hiking trails, and equestrian trails.
Residents love the playlist and delightful cocktails at Drastic Measures in Shawnee.
Sidewalks line the streets of Shawnee and many residents enjoy morning walks.
Downtown Shawnee offers a variety of eclectic, locally-owned options that residents love.
Bikers love Mill Creek Streamway Park with more than 17 miles of trails in Shawnee.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,365
Average: $119,010
Education
26,732
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
39,248
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shawnee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,006 for a studio, $1,159 for one bedroom, $1,501 for two bedrooms, and $1,914 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shawnee has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,159/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$2,680/month
1,596 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,071/month
1,545 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shawnee, KS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
564 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
473 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,355 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
850 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
756 Students
Monticello Trails Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
699 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
811 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,355 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,697 Students
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Public
Grades 9-12
1,626 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,586 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,640 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shawnee Mission Park
- Wonderscope Children's Museum
- Antioch Park
- Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
- Ernie Miller Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
Top Apartments in Shawnee
Houses for Rent in Shawnee
Property Management Companies in Shawnee, KS
EPC Real Estate Group
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18
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3,279
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9
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6 Communities in Shawnee
Tenle LLC
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2,892
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5
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4 Communities in Shawnee
Greystar
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3,486
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959,251
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891
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3 Communities in Shawnee
BH
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273
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84,137
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157
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3 Communities in Shawnee
Monarch Investment and Management Group
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320
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78,002
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146
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3 Communities in Shawnee
Block Multifamily Group
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20
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4,706
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11
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3 Communities in Shawnee
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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.