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Living in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas — often called KCK — is the county seat of Wyandotte County and the third-largest city in Kansas, estimated at 157,805 residents as of July 1, 2025. The city and county consolidated into a single Unified Government in 1997. Sitting at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, KCK is the western anchor of the metro and home to some of its biggest entertainment and employment destinations.
157,805
Population (2025 est.)
$62,401
Median household income
$167,400
Median home value
Figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Kansas City city, Kansas (population estimate July 1, 2025; income, home value, homeownership, commute, and education 2020–2024).
Schools
KCK is served primarily by Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (USD 500), along with the Turner (USD 202) and Piper (USD 203) districts in parts of the city. Kansas City Kansas Community College is also located here. Attendance areas vary by address — we can confirm the schools for any home.
Working in Kansas City
Major employers include The University of Kansas Health System, the General Motors Fairfax Assembly plant, Providence Medical Center, Amazon, and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City.
Parks & Things to Do
KCK draws visitors from across the region to the Legends Outlets, Kansas Speedway, Children’s Mercy Park (home of Sporting KC), and Hollywood Casino, plus the historic Strawberry Hill neighborhood, the Wyandotte County Museum, and Kaw Point Park at the rivers’ confluence.
Kansas City Real Estate
KCK offers some of the most attainable home prices in the metro, from historic neighborhoods like Strawberry Hill to newer construction on the western side near the Legends. Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median owner-occupied home value is $167,400. Explore current listings below.
Kansas City Questions People AskFrequently Asked
What is the population of Kansas City, Kansas?
Kansas City, Kansas (KCK) is the county seat of Wyandotte County and the third-largest city in Kansas. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population at 157,805 as of July 1, 2025.
How much do homes cost in Kansas City, Kansas?
Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median value of owner-occupied homes in Kansas City, Kansas is $167,400 — among the most attainable in the metro. Search current listings for live pricing.
What school districts serve Kansas City, Kansas?
KCK is served primarily by Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (USD 500), along with the Turner (USD 202) and Piper (USD 203) districts in parts of the city.
What is Kansas City, Kansas known for?
KCK is known for the Legends Outlets, Kansas Speedway, Children’s Mercy Park (home of Sporting KC), Hollywood Casino, and its unified city-county government.
How far is Kansas City, Kansas from downtown Kansas City?
KCK is the western anchor of the metro at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers. The Census Bureau reports a mean commute of about 22.4 minutes for KCK workers.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Kansas City city, Kansas); city, county, and school-district sources. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.