Moving to
Kansas City.

$1,123/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,123 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $167,400. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.

4.8% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.8%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

981 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is a real factor here, with violent rates significantly above the national average. That doesn't make the whole city a write-off, but it does mean specific neighborhoods deserve real research before signing a lease.

22 min average commute

Commutes are reasonable, averaging 22.4 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 9% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 4.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

21% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 21%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

58 public schools inside the boundary

There are 58 public schools inside the boundary and 5 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Harry S Truman National Historic Site (18 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.