Leawood, Kansas

Small Kansas city with local appeal

Midwest Kansas City, MO-KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.1

C-

out of 100

Overview

Leawood is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 33,980, part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $801,761. Median household income is $174,779.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 33,980 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $801,761 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $174,779 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.1 minutes
  • Part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

33,980

Source: Census ACS

$801,761

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$174,779

Source: Census ACS

21.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

136 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Johnson County (county-level results)

53%
45%
Democrat 183,451
Republican 154,247
Leans D+8.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 25.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 60/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 69.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 22/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 66/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.1

Location

Leawood, KS (38.9606, -94.6196)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.