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Is Lenexa a Good Place to Live? Lenexa, Kansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Lenexa ranks #101 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #47 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Kansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2%, #44 of 468) and low poverty (5.4%, #54 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Lenexa by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Lenexa's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Lenexa?
Lenexa's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,454/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $480,411, 92% above the typical Kansas home ($249,603).
| Measure | Lenexa | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 92.5#337 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $480,411#779 of 1,187 | $249,603 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,694/mo#497 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $394,900#778 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,454/mo#688 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 16.9%#144 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Lenexa housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Lenexa is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro.
Kansas housing market →Is Lenexa safe?
Lenexa recorded 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 45% below the US rate of 328 and 61% below Kansas's 457. That ranks #308 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #143 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Lenexa Police Department. Property crime runs 1,060 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Lenexa | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 180#308 of 1,085 | 457 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,060#246 of 1,085 | 1,797 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Lenexa?
The median household in Lenexa earns $103,239, 24% above the US figure of $83,163 and 37% above Kansas ($75,514). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.3%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Lenexa | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $103,239#297 of 1,312 | $75,514 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.4%#212 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.4%#128 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +2%#100 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Lenexa?
The median resident of Lenexa is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #151 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Lenexa | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 57.8%#151 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 56.8% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Lenexa's schools and health?
Lenexa's 8 public schools graduate 91.7% of students in four years (Kansas 89.1%), with 15.1 students per teacher and $12,828 spent per pupil. 31.3% of adults are obese and 9.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Lenexa | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 91.7%#278 of 1,063 | 89.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.1#478 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,828#851 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.3%#484 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.4%#278 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.4%#90 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.6%#206 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,765 students are enrolled in Lenexa's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Lenexa?
The average commute in Lenexa is 19.4 minutes (Kansas 20); 0.1% of workers take transit and 22.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Lenexa scores 10.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #644 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.4°F and winters 32.8°F, with 37.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Lenexa | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 19.4 min#297 of 1,312 | 20 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.5%#103 of 1,312 | 4% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 68.2% | 76% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 10.5#644 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.7 | 21.2 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 43.8 | 25.3 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 55.1 | 35.1 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 64.9 | 44.8 | 3.9 |
| May | 73.9 | 55.3 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 83.2 | 64.9 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 87.5 | 68.9 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 67.3 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 78.1 | 58.6 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 66.5 | 46.9 | 3 |
| Nov | 53.1 | 34.8 | 2 |
| Dec | 42.2 | 25.4 | 1.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Olathe Johnson Co Executive Airport.
| Measure | Lenexa | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 55.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 76.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 32.8°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 37.7 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Olathe Johnson Co Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Lenexa?
Johnson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 85% of US counties.
| Measure | Lenexa | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#234 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Johnson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Johnson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | 0.0013% | 83% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0087% | 82% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.015% | 74% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.065% | 28% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Lenexa compare with similar-size cities?
Lenexa is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #47 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 58,384.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #101 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 | 19.4 min |
| Weymouth Town, MAPop. 58,505 | #291 | 62.2 | $102,714 | $1,941/mo | 237 | 34.7 min |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #1116 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 | 18.5 min |
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #154 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data | 27.8 min |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #686 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 | 20.5 min |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #819 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 | 15.9 min |
| Coconut Creek, FLPop. 58,330 | #951 | 50.9 | $75,014 | $2,102/mo | part year | 29.6 min |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #942 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 | 22.8 min |
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #104 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 | 19 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Lenexa compare with the rest of Kansas?
Lenexa ranks #3 of the 20 Kansas cities we track, with a score of 68.3 against Kansas's statewide 55.1. Its households earn 37% above the Kansas median. Violent crime is 61% below the statewide rate. Homes are 92% above the typical Kansas home.
| City | Rank in KS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood, KSPop. 33,809 | #1 | 72.6 | $185,625 | $1,983/mo | 71 |
| Olathe, KSPop. 145,057 | #2 | 68.4 | $114,009 | $1,314/mo | 230 |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #3 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 |
| Overland Park, KSPop. 200,306 | #4 | 67.9 | $104,834 | $1,515/mo | 161 |
| Prairie Village, KSPop. 22,874 | #5 | 67.1 | $113,530 | $1,794/mo | 96 |
| Shawnee, KSPop. 68,542 | #6 | 66.0 | $109,940 | $1,322/mo | 228 |
| Gardner, KSPop. 24,526 | #7 | 64.8 | $96,818 | $1,306/mo | 185 |
| Salina, KSPop. 46,307 | #8 | 58.2 | $61,783 | $959/mo | 449 |
| Dodge City, KSPop. 27,613 | #9 | 57.4 | $68,721 | $1,045/mo | 185 |
| Garden City, KSPop. 27,819 | #10 | 56.5 | $72,865 | $1,052/mo | 486 |
| Lawrence, KSPop. 96,051 | #11 | 56.0 | $65,009 | $1,091/mo | 441 |
| Derby, KSPop. 26,062 | #12 | 55.8 | $84,112 | $1,136/mo | part year |
| Manhattan, KSPop. 54,239 | #13 | 55.1 | $60,172 | $1,003/mo | no data |
| Emporia, KSPop. 24,131 | #14 | 53.7 | $52,704 | $815/mo | 266 |
| Junction City, KSPop. 22,331 | #15 | 53.2 | $61,181 | $1,024/mo | 609 |
| Leavenworth, KSPop. 37,195 | #16 | 53.0 | $72,987 | $1,229/mo | 455 |
| Topeka, KSPop. 125,786 | #17 | 50.5 | $56,956 | $979/mo | 882 |
| Hutchinson, KSPop. 39,709 | #18 | 50.0 | $58,687 | $881/mo | 608 |
| Wichita, KSPop. 397,945 | #19 | 47.1 | $64,620 | $975/mo | 1,209 |
| Kansas City, KSPop. 155,135 | #20 | 45.5 | $62,401 | $1,123/mo | 981 |
All 20 Kansas cities we track, by overall score. Kansas statewide: median income $75,514, violent crime 457.2 per 100,000.
How is Lenexa's score calculated?
Lenexa scores 68.3 out of 100, #101 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Kansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Lenexa. Similar-size median 55.5.
68.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Lenexa's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
87.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Lenexa. Similar-size median 58.9.
69.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Lenexa's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
60.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Lenexa's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
67.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Lenexa. Similar-size median 56.1.
75.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Lenexa. Similar-size median 42.4.
63.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Lenexa. Similar-size median 50.0.
61.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Lenexa's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
50.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
68.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Lenexa's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Lenexa has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Lenexa
Is Lenexa, KS a good place to live?
Lenexa ranks #101 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #47 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Kansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2%, #44 of 468) and low poverty (5.4%, #54 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Lenexa?
Lenexa's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,454/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $480,411, 92% above the typical Kansas home ($249,603).
What is the crime rate in Lenexa?
Lenexa recorded 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 45% below the US rate of 328 and 61% below Kansas's 457. That ranks #308 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #143 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Lenexa Police Department. Property crime runs 1,060 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Lenexa?
The median household in Lenexa earns $103,239, 24% above the US figure of $83,163 and 37% above Kansas ($75,514). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.3%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Lenexa?
Median rent in Lenexa is $1,454/mo (Census), #688 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,694/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 16.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Lenexa?
The typical home value in Lenexa is $480,411, up 3.9% in a year, against $249,603 for Kansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $394,900.
How are the public schools in Lenexa?
Lenexa's 8 public schools graduate 91.7% of students in four years (Kansas 89.1%), with 15.1 students per teacher and $12,828 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Lenexa?
The average commute is 19.4 minutes, #297 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 20 minutes across Kansas. 2.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Lenexa?
Lenexa averages 55.1°F over the year, 76.4°F in summer and 32.8°F in winter, with 37.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Lenexa walkable?
Lenexa scores 10.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #644 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Lenexa at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 85% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Lenexa?
Johnson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Lenexa?
Lenexa has 58,384 residents. The median resident of Lenexa is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #151 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Lenexa compare with the rest of Kansas?
Lenexa ranks #3 of the 20 Kansas cities we track, with a score of 68.3 against Kansas's statewide 55.1. Its households earn 37% above the Kansas median. Violent crime is 61% below the statewide rate. Homes are 92% above the typical Kansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Lenexa?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Lenexa's population of 58,384 are Weymouth Town, MA (#291 overall), Terre Haute, IN (#1116 overall), Severn, MD (#154 overall), Carson City, NV (#686 overall), and Lake Havasu City, AZ (#819 overall). Lenexa is #101.