Housing in Kansas City, Missouri

The housing market in Kansas City, MO is healthy and growing. The median value of homes in the city is currently $222,100, which is lower than the US House Median Value of $338,100. However, house appreciation in Kansas City has been growing at a faster rate over the past year with an 11.97% appreciation compared to a 8.27% appreciation nationally. This shows that Kansas City's housing market is beginning to outpace the national average and could be an attractive option for those looking for a home.

The median home cost in Kansas City is $222,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 102.8%. Home Appreciation in Kansas City is up 13.9%.

Average Age of Homes

- The median age of Kansas City real estate is 52 years old

The Rental Market in Kansas City

- Renters make up 38.1% of the Kansas City population
- 2.4% of houses and apartments in Kansas City, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW

Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT BY NUMBER OF BEDROOMS

HOUSING BY YEAR BUILT

HOUSING	Kansas City, Missouri	United States
	240,009	139,647,020
	53	42
	$222,100	$338,100
	13.9%	16.6%
	59.6%	57.0%
	102.8%	101.1%
	$12.73	$10.98
	$2,232	$2,690
	48.0%	57.4%
	11.0%	11.2%
	41.0%	31.4%
VACANT HOUSING
	2.4%	1.9%
	0.6%	0.4%
	0.5%	0.7%
	0.4%	0.4%
	0.4%	3.6%
	6.8%	4.1%
VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING
	2.6%	2.6%
	4.2%	2.4%
	5.0%	2.8%
	5.3%	3.9%
	5.9%	4.5%
	16.7%	11.3%
	17.9%	13.0%
	21.2%	20.1%
	11.4%	13.6%
	4.1%	8.3%
	3.9%	9.7%
	1.0%	3.9%
	0.5%	2.2%
	0.2%	0.8%
	0.1%	1.1%
HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT
	0.2%	0.2%
	9.8%	13.6%
	9.8%	13.6%
	9.2%	13.6%
	8.9%	13.2%
	11.8%	14.8%
	9.2%	13.6%
	13.4%	10.0%
	5.9%	4.7%
	21.3%	12.2%

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Average Rent (3br)

Percent Home Appreciation (5yr)

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Reviews for Kansas City 83 Reviews

Moved and Come Back Twice - 9/30/2021
I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a... Read More

Mark | Kansas City, MO | Reply | 2 Replies

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Kansas City is the Midwest’s best kept secret - 8/15/2021
KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with... Read More

Synthetic | Kansas City, MO | Reply | No Replies

It's HOME / QUIET / FUN - 3/23/2021
I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is... Read More

Jo | Kansas City, MO | Reply | 2 Replies

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64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, ... 47 more

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