Living in Lee's Summit, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lee's Summit · Census data 2020–2024
Lee's Summit has 103,656 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $102,531 (45% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $340,900, the median rent is $1,422/month.
Lee's Summit at a glance
- Population
- 103,656
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $102,531State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $340,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,422/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lee's Summit a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lee's Summit
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lee's Summit the median home value is $340,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,422 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,062 a month in housing costs.
Lee's Summit median household income
The median household income in Lee's Summit is $102,531 and the income per person is $48,894. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lee's Summit: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42,240
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.54
Lee's Summit demographics
- Population
- 103,656
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 40,526
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lee's Summit ›
Education in Lee's Summit
48.8% of adults 25 and older in Lee's Summit have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lee's Summit
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Lee's Summit vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit | 103,656 | $102,531 | $340,900 | $1,422 |
| Unity Village | 121 | $63,750 | — | $881 |
| Greenwood | 6,013 | $107,250 | $286,100 | $1,809 |
| Raytown | 29,445 | $68,840 | $182,900 | $1,218 |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,442 | $165,962 | $564,100 | $2,042 |
| Lake Winnebago | 1,773 | $178,565 | $724,600 | — |
| Grandview | 26,527 | $53,447 | $188,500 | $1,035 |
| Lake Tapawingo | 706 | $104,821 | $365,100 | — |
| Blue Springs | 59,965 | $88,920 | $263,100 | $1,277 |
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What is the median household income in Lee's Summit, MO?
The median household income in Lee's Summit is $102,531, 45% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lee's Summit?
The median home value in Lee's Summit is $340,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lee's Summit?
The median gross rent in Lee's Summit is $1,422 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Lee's Summit, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Lee's Summit?
The median age in Lee's Summit is 38.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lee's Summit?
The average commute to work in Lee's Summit is 25 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lee's Summit?
The unemployment rate in Lee's Summit is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lee's Summit?
48.8% of adults in Lee's Summit have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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