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About
Life in Leawood
If you're considering Leawood, understand upfront that you're looking at one of Kansas City's most expensive suburbs—median home values top $620,000 and median household income sits near $185,000, so this isn't an affordable option for most households. That said, you're buying into a stable, educated community where three-quarters of residents hold college degrees and the unemployment rate stays low. Most neighborhoods operate under HOA rules, which means consistent property standards but also mandatory fees and restrictions—the city is notably strict about what you can do in your front yard, having fined residents over Little Free Libraries.
Leawood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Leawood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Leawood, the largest foreign-born group is from India (30.9%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
23.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.7%
of households
Married Couples
73.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 87% above KS average
Rent, home values, and income in Leawood
In Leawood, rent runs 87% above the KS average, and home values are 203% above the KS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,381
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $792,327 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below KS average
Unemployment in Leawood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Leawood is 0.4 percentage points lower than the KS average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Leawood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS metro area
Commute20.9 min avg
How Leawood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Leawood, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Leawood runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
70.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
992.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Leawood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Leawood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 17 | Hail | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Johnson County, which includes Leawood, is typically good — 250 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
250
per year
Moderate Days
112
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Johnson County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Leawood has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Annual Snowfall
13.8"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.06" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 1.41" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 2.27" |
| Apr | 65°F | 45°F | 3.87" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 5.38" |
| Jun | 83°F | 65°F | 5.15" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.22" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.38" |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.03" |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 1.42" |
Healthcare2 hospitals
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Leawood
Leawood has 2 hospitals.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
1.2%
of residents
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
Acute Care Hospitals
Ascentist Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Menorah Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Overland Park
Children's Mercy South
Childrens · 2.1 mi away · Overland Park
St Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Kansas City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Leawood
Leawood's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 73.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Leawood (within 15 miles)
Johnson County Community College
5.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,332 students · in-state tuition $2,424 · 31% graduate · median earnings $49,934 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
11.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 10,649 students · in-state tuition $3,630 · 22% graduate · median earnings $44,475 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Missouri-Kansas City
9.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,817 students · in-state tuition $13,216 · 58% graduate · median earnings $63,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,580 students · in-state tuition $46,270 · 77% graduate · median earnings $73,697 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,312 students · in-state tuition $41,540 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,717 (10 yrs after entry)
MidAmerica Nazarene University
8.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 983 students · in-state tuition $38,620 · 69% graduate · median earnings $70,804 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Leawood
Leawood has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
57 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Leawood
Leawood Pioneer Library
4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood
Cities Near Leawood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Leawood?
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Leawood FAQ
Is Leawood, Kansas affordable?⌄
Leawood's median rent is $1,983/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $185,625/year. Median home value is $658,800.
Is Leawood, Kansas safe?⌄
Leawood's violent crime rate was 71 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 993 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Leawood, Kansas?⌄
Leawood has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Leawood, Kansas?⌄
The cost of living in Leawood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,983/month and median household income is $185,625/year. The median home value is $658,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Leawood, Kansas?⌄
The average commute in Leawood is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from