Mission

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Living in Mission, Kansas

Mission is a compact, close-in Johnson County city in the eastern Kansas City metro, estimated at 10,125 residents as of July 1, 2025. Incorporated in 1951, it is one of the metro’s most walkable inner-ring suburbs, centered on the Johnson Drive district of shops and restaurants and the ongoing Mission Gateway redevelopment.

10,125

Population (2025 est.)

$75,534

Median household income

$289,100

Median home value

44.9%

Homeownership rate

17.8 min

Mean commute

52.3%

Bachelor’s degree +

Figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Mission city, Kansas (population estimate July 1, 2025; income, home value, homeownership, commute, and education 2020–2024).

Schools

Mission is served by the Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512). We’re glad to confirm the specific schools tied to any address.

Working in Mission

Mission’s economy centers on the retail, dining, and service businesses along Johnson Drive and the Mission Gateway project, with residents enjoying a short commute to employment across Johnson County and Kansas City.

Parks & Things to Do

Local amenities include Andersen Park, the walkable Johnson Drive corridor, and connections to the county’s streamway trail system.

Mission Real Estate

Mission offers close-in living with a mix of established homes and apartments near Johnson Drive. Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median owner-occupied home value is $289,100. Browse current listings below.

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Mission Questions People Ask

Frequently Asked

What is the population of Mission, Kansas?

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Mission’s population at 10,125 as of July 1, 2025.

How much do homes cost in Mission?

Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median value of owner-occupied homes in Mission is $289,100. Search current listings for live pricing.

What school district serves Mission?

Mission is served by the Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512).

What is Mission, Kansas known for?

Mission is known as a walkable inner-ring suburb centered on the Johnson Drive shopping and dining district and the Mission Gateway redevelopment.

How far is Mission from Kansas City?

Mission is a close-in eastern Johnson County suburb. The Census Bureau reports a mean commute of about 17.8 minutes for Mission workers.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Mission city, Kansas); city, county, and school-district sources. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.