Raytown is an established Jackson County city with a central location, so you’re close to downtown Kansas City, Independence and Lee’s Summit. It’s a practical choice for buyers who want a convenient location and a neighborhood feel.
Where Raytown sits in the metro
Raytown is southeast of downtown Kansas City, between Kansas City, Independence and Lee’s Summit. Its central location makes it convenient for commuting to downtown, the stadium complex and the eastern Jackson County suburbs.
Neighborhoods and housing
Raytown is mostly established neighborhoods. We’ll help you compare neighborhoods on commute, home age, lot size and budget.
Parks and attractions
Raytown Parks & Recreation lists several parks and facilities:
- Parks including Terry Copeland, Sarah Colman-Livengood, C. Lee Kenagy, Southwood, Minor Smith, Little Blue Trace and Henry C. Kritser Park.
- Rice-Tremonti Farm Home (8801 E 66th St), a historic place.
- Raytown BMX Track (12605 Frost Rd).
- Accessible hike and bike trails, plus tennis courts at Kenagy Park.
The Raytown Schools Wellness Center offers pool access, fitness classes and swim lessons. See the Raytown Parks & Recreation events calendar for current events.
Schools
Most of Raytown is served by the Raytown C-2 School District. 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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