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Living in Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa is a Johnson County city in the western Kansas City metro, platted in 1869 by railroad engineer Octave Chanute — its name honoring Na-Nex-Se, widow of Shawnee Chief Black Hoof. Now the ninth-most populous city in Kansas, Lenexa is estimated at 60,506 residents as of July 1, 2025, and has invested heavily in the mixed-use Lenexa City Center as a new civic and commercial core.
60,506
Population (2025 est.)
$103,239
Median household income
$394,900
Median home value
Figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Lenexa city, Kansas (population estimate July 1, 2025; income, home value, homeownership, commute, and education 2020–2024).
Schools
Lenexa does not operate its own district; students attend Shawnee Mission (USD 512), Olathe (USD 233), or De Soto (USD 232) schools depending on where they live. We’re happy to confirm the assigned schools for any specific home.
Working in Lenexa
Lenexa supports a substantial base of corporate, distribution, and logistics operations across its business parks, increasingly anchored by the growing Lenexa City Center mixed-use district, which brings offices, retail, dining, the city hall, and a public market together in one walkable hub.
Parks & Things to Do
Outdoor amenities include Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park and Black Hoof Park, home to Lake Lenexa. The city is also known for signature events like the Great Lenexa Barbecue Battle each June and the Lenexa Spinach Festival in September.
Lenexa Real Estate
Lenexa blends established neighborhoods with active new construction on its western edge near City Center and the K-7/K-10 corridors. Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median owner-occupied home value is $394,900. See what’s available now below.
Lenexa Questions People AskFrequently Asked
What is the population of Lenexa, Kansas?
Lenexa is the ninth-most populous city in Kansas. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population at 60,506 as of July 1, 2025.
How much do homes cost in Lenexa?
Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median value of owner-occupied homes in Lenexa is $394,900. Search current listings for live, address-specific pricing.
What school district serves Lenexa?
Lenexa has no district of its own; students attend Shawnee Mission (USD 512), Olathe (USD 233), or De Soto (USD 232) schools depending on location.
What is Lenexa known for?
Lenexa is known for the mixed-use Lenexa City Center, the Great Lenexa Barbecue Battle, the Spinach Festival, and parks like Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park and Black Hoof Park at Lake Lenexa.
How far is Lenexa from Kansas City?
Lenexa is in the western Kansas City metro. The Census Bureau reports a mean commute of about 19.4 minutes for Lenexa workers.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Lenexa city, Kansas); city and school-district sources. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.