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Living in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood is a Johnson County city on the Kansas–Missouri state line in the southeast metro, incorporated in 1948. Estimated at 34,093 residents as of July 1, 2025, it is among the metro’s most established upscale communities, with one of the highest homeownership rates and median home values in the region.
34,093
Population (2025 est.)
$185,625
Median household income
$658,800
Median home value
Figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Leawood city, Kansas (population estimate July 1, 2025; income, home value, homeownership, commute, and education 2020–2024).
Schools
Leawood is served by two public districts: Blue Valley (USD 229) and Shawnee Mission (USD 512), depending on location. We can confirm the assigned schools for any specific address.
Working in Leawood
Leawood is largely residential, with its commercial life centered on Town Center Plaza and Park Place — upscale shopping, dining, and office destinations. The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, headquartered in Leawood, is the largest church in the Kansas City metro. Major Johnson County employment centers are a short drive away.
Parks & Things to Do
Leawood’s parks and greenways include Ironwoods Park and the Ironwoods Nature Area, along with the city’s tree-lined boulevards and trail connections. Town Center Plaza and Park Place add walkable shopping and dining.
Leawood Real Estate
Leawood is known for its established, upscale neighborhoods and custom homes, reflected in one of the metro’s highest median home values — $658,800 per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024) — and a homeownership rate near 91%. Browse current listings below.
Leawood Questions People AskFrequently Asked
What is the population of Leawood, Kansas?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Leawood at 34,093 as of July 1, 2025.
How much do homes cost in Leawood?
Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median value of owner-occupied homes in Leawood is $658,800 — among the highest in the Kansas City metro. Search current listings for live pricing.
What school districts serve Leawood?
Leawood is served by the Blue Valley (USD 229) and Shawnee Mission (USD 512) school districts, depending on location.
What is Leawood known for?
Leawood is known as an upscale, established community with high homeownership, Town Center Plaza and Park Place shopping and dining, and the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection — the largest church in the metro.
How far is Leawood from Kansas City?
Leawood sits on the Kansas–Missouri line in the southeast metro. The Census Bureau reports a mean commute of about 20.9 minutes for Leawood workers.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Leawood city, Kansas); city and school-district sources. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.