Kansas City, MO · Market Snapshot

Kansas City, Missouri market snapshot.

Kansas City sits in Jackson County, Missouri. It's home to roughly 508,233 residents. The Census Bureau puts Kansas City's median home value at $227,000, while Jackson County's median listing price runs $287,000, up about 3.1% over the past year.

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Kansas City market snapshot

Population

508,233

Median Household Income

$67,449

Median Home Value (city)

$227,000

Median Listing Price (Jackson County)

$287,000

Median Gross Rent

$1,186/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+3.1%

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kansas City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $227,000. Separately, Jackson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $287,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

Regional Price Trend

FHFA's House Price Index for Kansas City, MO-KS shows a +3.1% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Jackson County's own annual index shows a 3.15% change in 2025.

Population & Income

Kansas City has an estimated population of 508,233 and a median household income of $67,449, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

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