Best suburbs to live in Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 2,417
- Population: 25,551
- Median household income: $79,581
- Median home value: $210,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,073 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Stone Creek Elementary (grade A minus), Park Hill Elementary School (grade B+), Derby North Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
- Population: 25,551
- Median household income: $79,581
- Median home value: $210,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,073 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Stone Creek Elementary (grade A minus), Park Hill Elementary School (grade B+), Derby North Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
#21. Derby, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 2,094
- Population: 11,254
- Median household income: $100,863
- Median home value: $233,900 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,173 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Lakeview Middle School (grade A minus), Platte City Middle School (grade A minus), Lansing Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Sacred Heart School (grade unavailable), St. Patrick School (grade unavailable), Xavier Catholic School (grade unavailable)
- Population: 11,254
- Median household income: $100,863
- Median home value: $233,900 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,173 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Lakeview Middle School (grade A minus), Platte City Middle School (grade A minus), Lansing Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Sacred Heart School (grade unavailable), St. Patrick School (grade unavailable), Xavier Catholic School (grade unavailable)
#20. Lansing, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 1,680
- Population: 11,070
- Median household income: $69,414
- Median home value: $229,000 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,117 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Summit Trail Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 11,070
- Median household income: $69,414
- Median home value: $229,000 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,117 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Summit Trail Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#19. Merriam, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 1,657
- Population: 15,460
- Median household income: $113,538
- Median home value: $261,000 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,565 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Wheatland Elementary School (grade A), Robert M. Martin Elementary School (grade A), Andover Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
- Population: 15,460
- Median household income: $113,538
- Median home value: $261,000 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,565 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Wheatland Elementary School (grade A), Robert M. Martin Elementary School (grade A), Andover Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
#18. Andover, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 1,641
- Population: 6,248
- Median household income: $102,685
- Median home value: $352,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,003 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Lexington Trails Middle School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Mize Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (grade A), Saint Thomas Aquinas High School (grade A)
- Population: 6,248
- Median household income: $102,685
- Median home value: $352,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,003 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Lexington Trails Middle School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Mize Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (grade A), Saint Thomas Aquinas High School (grade A)
#17. De Soto, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 1,607
- Population: 6,071
- Median household income: $88,075
- Median home value: $217,800 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,232 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Maize Central Elementary School (grade A minus), Maize South High School (grade A minus), Pray-Woodman Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Trinity Academy (grade A minus), Classical School of Wichita (grade A minus), Life Preparatory Academy (grade A minus)
- Population: 6,071
- Median household income: $88,075
- Median home value: $217,800 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,232 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Maize Central Elementary School (grade A minus), Maize South High School (grade A minus), Pray-Woodman Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Trinity Academy (grade A minus), Classical School of Wichita (grade A minus), Life Preparatory Academy (grade A minus)
#16. Maize, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 1,412
- Population: 2,949
- Median household income: $103,625
- Median home value: $250,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,607 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Abilene Elementary School (grade A), Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School (grade A minus), Northeast Magnet High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
- Population: 2,949
- Median household income: $103,625
- Median home value: $250,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,607 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Abilene Elementary School (grade A), Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School (grade A minus), Northeast Magnet High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
#15. Kechi, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 1,281
- Population: 8,341
- Median household income: $91,979
- Median home value: $188,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,418 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Wheatland Elementary School (grade A), Andover Middle School (grade A), Andover High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
- Population: 8,341
- Median household income: $91,979
- Median home value: $188,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,418 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Wheatland Elementary School (grade A), Andover Middle School (grade A), Andover High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Wichita Collegiate School (grade A+), The Independent School (grade A+), Trinity Academy (grade A minus)
#14. Bel Aire, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 1,050
- Population: 2,105
- Median household income: $95,221
- Median home value: $197,600 (66% own)
- Median rent: $828 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Newton Senior High School (grade B minus), Northridge Elementary School (grade C+), Walton Rural Life Center (grade C+)
- Top private schools: Berean Academy (grade B+), Elyria Christian School (grade C+), St. Mary Catholic School (grade unavailable)
- Population: 2,105
- Median household income: $95,221
- Median home value: $197,600 (66% own)
- Median rent: $828 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Newton Senior High School (grade B minus), Northridge Elementary School (grade C+), Walton Rural Life Center (grade C+)
- Top private schools: Berean Academy (grade B+), Elyria Christian School (grade C+), St. Mary Catholic School (grade unavailable)
#13. North Newton, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 985
- Population: 994
- Median household income: $166,875
- Median home value: $692,600 (97% own)
- Median rent: No data available (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Shawnee Mission Northwest High School (grade A), Summit Trail Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (grade A), Saint Thomas Aquinas High School (grade A)
- Population: 994
- Median household income: $166,875
- Median home value: $692,600 (97% own)
- Median rent: No data available (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Shawnee Mission Northwest High School (grade A), Summit Trail Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (grade A), Saint Thomas Aquinas High School (grade A)
#12. Lake Quivira, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 922
- Population: 9,894
- Median household income: $78,915
- Median home value: $248,600 (47% own)
- Median rent: $1,141 (53% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 9,894
- Median household income: $78,915
- Median home value: $248,600 (47% own)
- Median rent: $1,141 (53% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#11. Mission, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 802
- Population: 3,567
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,159,900 (100% own)
- Median rent: No data available (% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Prairie Elementary School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 3,567
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,159,900 (100% own)
- Median rent: No data available (% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Prairie Elementary School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#10. Mission Hills, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 793
- Population: 6,848
- Median household income: $84,848
- Median home value: $241,900 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,393 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A), Highlands Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 6,848
- Median household income: $84,848
- Median home value: $241,900 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,393 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A), Highlands Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#9. Roeland Park, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 704
- Population: 142,114
- Median household income: $108,077
- Median home value: $317,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,229 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Valley West High School (grade A+), Morse Elementary School (grade A+), Timber Creek Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Rockhurst High School (grade A+)
- Population: 142,114
- Median household income: $108,077
- Median home value: $317,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,229 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Valley West High School (grade A+), Morse Elementary School (grade A+), Timber Creek Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Rockhurst High School (grade A+)
#8. Olathe, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 509
- Population: 67,671
- Median household income: $100,649
- Median home value: $306,800 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,168 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Lexington Trails Middle School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 67,671
- Median household income: $100,649
- Median home value: $306,800 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,168 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Lexington Trails Middle School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#7. Shawnee, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 486
- Population: 57,497
- Median household income: $101,074
- Median home value: $348,600 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,373 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Lexington Trails Middle School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 57,497
- Median household income: $101,074
- Median home value: $348,600 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,373 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Lexington Trails Middle School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#6. Lenexa, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 409
- Population: 4,162
- Median household income: $154,981
- Median home value: $563,300 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,837 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A), Highlands Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 4,162
- Median household income: $154,981
- Median home value: $563,300 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,837 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A), Highlands Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#5. Fairway, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 397
- Population: 1,829
- Median household income: $91,477
- Median home value: $368,700 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,839 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A), Westwood View Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Rockhurst High School (grade A+)
- Population: 1,829
- Median household income: $91,477
- Median home value: $368,700 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,839 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Indian Hills Middle School (grade A), Westwood View Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Rockhurst High School (grade A+)
#4. Westwood, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 156
- Population: 22,922
- Median household income: $99,691
- Median home value: $373,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,564 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 22,922
- Median household income: $99,691
- Median home value: $373,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,564 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Shawnee Mission East High School (grade A), Wolf Springs Elementary School (grade A), Canyon Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#3. Prairie Village, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 155
- Population: 196,676
- Median household income: $100,876
- Median home value: $361,800 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,378 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Valley North High School (grade A+), Blue Valley High School (grade A+), Blue Valley West High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 196,676
- Median household income: $100,876
- Median home value: $361,800 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,378 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Valley North High School (grade A+), Blue Valley High School (grade A+), Blue Valley West High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
#2. Overland Park, Kansas
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- Overall Rank: 88
- Population: 33,784
- Median household income: $174,779
- Median home value: $592,700 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,872 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Valley North High School (grade A+), Blue Valley High School (grade A+), Overland Trail Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
- Population: 33,784
- Median household income: $174,779
- Median home value: $592,700 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,872 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Valley North High School (grade A+), Blue Valley High School (grade A+), Overland Trail Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Leawood, Kansas
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