Kansas City, MO Community Information

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Kansas City Metro and Neighborhood Information

The tale of Kansas City is one of repeated reinvention and revival. The city is bordered mostly by flat landscapes with a few valleys and elevated points overlooking the riverside. Under famed architect George Kessler's avant-garde vision, Kansas City became the paradigm for the City Beautiful movement. The movement has since enabled the city to compete with some of the most distinguished metropolises in the world. Kansas City rivals Paris in the number of boulevards, and ranks second only behind Rome in the number of fountains. The city also enjoys a flourishing economy and successful sports franchises: the Kansas City Royals (MLB), Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) and the Kansas City Wizards (MLS). With a population that keeps growing, Kansas City is poised to become a global city.

Evidence of Kansas City's renaissance efforts are in plain view at the Country Club Plaza, a high-end shopping district and neighborhood annexed by the city. Country Club Plaza was the first shopping center designed to accommodate cars while still being pedestrian-safe, all in the midst of beautiful buildings modeled after Spanish architecture. This architectural and shopping haven is five miles from downtown, boasting a half-sized tribute to Seville's Giralda Tower and Spanish-style murals, mosaics and statues galore.

Chic and affordable homes

The upscale designer boutiques here appropriately complement the equally upscale neighborhoods nearby, offering a plethora of stately Country Club Plaza mansions, luxury apartment complexes and chic condominiums. By contrast, the City Market within Kansas City's River Market neighborhood offers a more simple setting, punctuated by a diverse mix of vendors. The City Market has been around for more than 100 years, dating back to the mid-1800s, and its appeal to visitors and residents has not slowed with time.

Recent urban renewal efforts have helped to bolster property values, and have sparked an increase in the number of project developments in the city. Even with all the new real estate growth and renewal efforts, homes for sale in the Kansas City area remain very affordable with an average home price of $170,000.

Historical neighborhoods

Concentrated preservation efforts of historic districts have also added to the city's stunning transformation. It doesn't get much more historic than Quality Hill, the city's oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood. It was established in 1857 and was registered as a National Historic Place in 1978. The neighborhood was once the toast of the city during the roaring 1920s. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, this recently refurbished neighborhood offers new and renovated townhomes, lofts and houses at competitive prices.

Another thriving historic neighborhood is Pendleton Heights. As the city's first suburb, Pendleton Heights is the site of the largest concentration of Victorian homes in the area. An eccentric mix of American Craftsman and Italianate-style homes can also be found in this community, balanced by modern Pendleton Heights apartments and homes. For the perfect blend of old and new, invest in Kansas City real estate today!

Sources and more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri
http://www.census.gov/population/www/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Club_Plaza
http://kc-citymarket.com/
http://www.homegain.com/local_real_estate/MO/kansas_city.html?entryid=2811
http://www.realtor.org/Research.nsf/files/REL06Q1T.pdf/$FILE/REL06Q1T.pdf
http://www.nextag.com/home-mortgage/2/MO/Kansas-City.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_Hill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendleton_Heights

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Kansas City, MO Community Information

Population

557,970

Median Age

35.3

Median Household Income

$50,830

Households with Children

45.99%

Median Travel Time to Work

23 minutes

Kansas City, MO Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

58.95%

Homes Rented

35.39%

Homes Vacant

5.66%

Kansas City, MO Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

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What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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Kansas City, MO School Information

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