Lenexa, Kansas

Kansas community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Kansas City, MO-KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.8

C-

out of 100

Overview

Lenexa is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 58,536, part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $485,239. Median household income is $101,074.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 58,536 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $485,239 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $101,074 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.6 minutes
  • Part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

58,536

Source: Census ACS

$485,239

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$101,074

Source: Census ACS

19.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

111 (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 42.3/100

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

Income vs Housing 57.4/100

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

Commute Time 74/100

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

Crime 65/100

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

Walkability 33/100

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

Purchasing Power 56.1/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 72.8

Location

Lenexa, KS (38.9630, -94.7399)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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