Kansas City, MO is the heart of the metro, with big-city energy, walkable neighborhoods and plenty of green space. It covers a lot of ground, so there’s something for almost every buyer.
Where it sits in the metro
Kansas City, MO stretches from the Northland, north of the Missouri River, south through downtown and the midtown neighborhoods, and out to the south and east edges of the city. I-70, I-35, I-29, I-435 and I-470 connect it to the rest of the metro, and the KC Streetcar runs through the downtown core.
Neighborhoods and housing
Housing ranges from historic homes and condos near the urban core to mid-century neighborhoods and newer subdivisions in the Northland and south KC. A few areas people ask about most:
- Country Club Plaza and Brookside: shopping and dining on the Plaza, with established neighborhoods close by.
- Crossroads Arts District and downtown: lofts, galleries, restaurants and the Power & Light District.
- Westport: a historic entertainment district with a lively mix of dining and nightlife.
- River Market: a walkable area along the river with a public market.
- Waldo and south KC: established neighborhoods with local shops and restaurants.
- The Northland: newer neighborhoods north of the Missouri River.
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Things to do
Kansas City is known for its barbecue, jazz and fountains, and for being home to the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Museums, theaters and music venues fill the calendar, including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Union Station. For current events, see Visit KC.
Schools
Kansas City, MO is served by several school districts, so the district depends on the address. School boundaries can change, so always confirm the district for a specific address. We don’t rate schools ourselves; see the official links below.
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School district links
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