What BestPlaces Users Say about Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas is a mid-sized city located in the heart of the Midwest. With a population of approximately 150,000, it offers a suburban feel with plenty of amenities and attractions. The city is home to various industries and is known for its rich history in jazz music. It also has a strong sports culture, with professional teams in football, soccer, and baseball. Overall, Kansas City offers a diverse and family-friendly community for its residents.
According to various user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Kansas City has its pros and cons. One user, David, highlights the city's affordability and strong job market, stating, "Kansas City is a great place to live and raise a family. The cost of living is low and there are plenty of job opportunities." Another user, Sarah, also praises the city's family-friendly atmosphere, saying, "Kansas City has a great community feel and is a great place to raise children. There are plenty of parks and activities for families." However, not all reviews are positive. A user named Mark expresses concerns about the city's crime rate, stating, "While Kansas City has its charm, there is a significant issue with crime. I have personally experienced several break-ins and robberies in my neighborhood." Similarly, John mentions the city's lack of diversity, saying, "I love the city's history and attractions, but it's definitely lacking in diversity. As a person of color, I have often felt out of place here." Overall, the reviews for living in Kansas City are mixed, with many praising its affordability and family-friendly environment, while others mention concerns about crime and diversity.
based on 15 ReviewsGet to know Kansas City with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Kansas City
Kansas City - 8/10/2009
It is a mid-sized city. I have lived in this area my entire life (29 years). There is no public transportation and the traffic can create a problem. However, this city has undergone a transformation and downtown has been rejuvenated so there are more cultural opportunites around here. If you are smart, crime doesn't really have to affect you. I've never been worried about my safety. As for the weather, the humidity is pretty bad. Winters are cold but tolerable. This city is really spread out. You have Overland Park, which are the affluent suburbs around here. Kansas City proper is where a lot of people commute to work from the suburbs. Overland Park is a very nice bedroom community but you may find it stale if you like diversity and culture. It seems to be a pretty pet-friendly city and many apartments seem to allow larger dogs in their units, which I love, being a huge dog person.
On a final note, it can be very hard to meet people here since people generally have that
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Not sure what to title this... - 8/26/2006
I was born here, lived in Arkansas (just don't send me the jokes; heard enough during the Clinton administration) while a child, then moved back here. Thus, my entire life has been here. I have travelled; loved what I've seen of NYC (upper east side) and the culture, loved the beauty of NJ, love the Mall of America, love the beauty of suburban Atlanta the men and the culture, love the shopping in Dallas, love the beauty of San Diego, seafood of San Francisco (and I hate fish) and NONE OF THAT IS IN Kansas City KS or MO. The cost of living is what keeps me here. It's relatively inexpensive, but if you don't have children, hate NASCAR, have grown tired of the bar scene and sports, there's nothing to do. These cities are not cities. They are large country towns. There is no metropolitan attitude and no sight of change in the near future. Overland Park KS is part of this metropolitan area, and it's noted as one of the best places to live. True if you are white, make over $100k
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Is there truly "a best place to live"? - 8/26/2006
I have been reading commentary mostly on Dallas/Ft. Worth and Atlanta. In light of what I've read, where I've travelled and where I live, there is no best place to live in this country. Life is what you make of it, but what have we, and I say WE because this country is made of people; what have made of this country. Everything has evolved everywhere around money. Nothing in this country is done anymore on benevolence or the good of the common man. Everything is done in support of money. So, when you choose somewhere to live, make what you can out of it, or go and try to make something out of another location. However, if you're not part of the political engine that runs the city and the money, you're not going to be happy regardless of where you
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The "Other" Kansas City - 8/4/2006
Kansas City, Kansas (KCK), the smaller and less popular sister city of Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO), is on the move. Few cities in Kansas cities--if any--have experienced the level of housing and retail growth that KCK has the past few years. The Kansas (NASCAR) Speedway and The Legends, a retail and entertainment destination attraction, have made Kansas City, Kansas, a major tourist attraction. Aside from development, though, there isn't much else for Kansas Citians to brag about.
KCK's downtown, once lively and full of stores, is unattractive and has few stores and eating establishments. Most Kansas Citians complain that downtown is a shell of its former self. But, while downtown is surrounded by older neighborhoods, the local government IS committed to revitalizing the area--and they've done a fairly good job thus far. Several housing developments have been built in the last few years and more are underway (unfortunately, retail, which will support the new
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