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Leawood, KS vs Highland Park, TX

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- Household income in Highland Park, is 47% more than it is in Leawood and is 71% above the National Average.
- Leawood unemployment rate is 2.8%.
- Highland Park unemployment rate is 7.2%.
 Leawood, KSHighland Park, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$98,840  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$234,427$69,021
 Family Median Income$186,591  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Leawood, KSHighland Park, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K1.8%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock3.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K3.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock2.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K2.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock1.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K7.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock12.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K16.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock57.4%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Leawood, KSHighland Park, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance35.3%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.2%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock5.6%1.2%
 Education, library5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology13.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support17.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair1.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock0.6%13.1%
Reviews for Leawood    5 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We've lived here for 25 years. There aren't many places like it in the US. Many wonderful neighborhoods. Friendly people. Reasonable cost of living. Great weather (  More

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Over 9 years ago

I like how there is a variety of  More

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Over 14 years ago

I'm sorry to differ with you, but I have lived in Leawood for almost 7 years and have been miserable nearly every day. It's either 100 degrees or 10 below...not much in  More

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Reviews for Highland Park    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We may have a job change and are looking for a great school for our Teenage son and safe neighborhood. We will be moving from California a coastal community, pricey too.  More

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I have owned my home here for about 8 years and I love beng there. If you like, city country living this is the place to  More

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