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Kansas City, Kansas · ZIP 66109

Kansas City — ZIP 66109

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Kansas City (66109) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Kansas City. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $339K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency23%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100
Typical home value$339K
Median rent$1,586/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$339K

Median Rent

$1,586/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,887

Violent Crime

1,635

Property Crime

5,252

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wyandotte County, Kansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Piper Creek Elementary03–05598
55%
50%
Piper Middle06–08680
35%
33%
Piper High09–12913
27%
32%
Lowell Brune Elementary SchoolKG–05432
20%
23%
John F Kennedy ElemKG–05419
17%
22%
Alfred Fairfax Academy09–1252
10%
10%
D D Eisenhower Middle06–08634
3%
8%
Washington High09–121,180
1%
3%
Piper Prairie ElementaryPK–02644Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,715

Median Income

$103K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

38 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 66109 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 66109 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 66109 is approximately $339K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 66109 in Kansas City has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.