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North Kansas City

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$252K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
13
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$261K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,158
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$261K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,120 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1945
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.61%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.60%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.24%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.40%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,097
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,131 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How North Kansas City compares

By median home value, North Kansas City is the 23rd most expensive of 45 neighborhoods in Clay County, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Clay County.

Home values in North Kansas City

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$177K$551K
neighborhoods in Clay County ranked by median home value
#Clay CountyMedian valueHomes
1The Preserve$837K223
2Briarcliff West$737K265
3Staley Farms$722K536
4Woodneath Farms$588K718
5Greenfield$578K217
6Benson Place$463K1,298
7Brentwood$451K600
8Pine Grove$448K399
9Outer Gashland$435K1,418
10North Brook$392K943
11Gashland$387K1,835
12Ridgefield$349K1,582
13New Mark$342K1,551
14Tanglewood and Regency North$313K475
15Nashua$292K1,683
16Foxwoods / Carriage Hills$292K364
17Meadowbrook Heights$285K1,484
18Clayton$284K1,225
19Glenaire$278K233
20Pleasant Valley$276K561
21Sherwood Estates$274K675
22Jefferson Highlands$263K864
23North Kansas City$261K1,158
24Gladstone$255K8,885

45 neighborhoods in Clay County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the North Kansas City market

What is the median home price in North Kansas City, MO?

The median sale price in North Kansas City, MO is $252,433 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in North Kansas City, MO each year?

13 homes sold in North Kansas City, MO over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in North Kansas City, MO?

North Kansas City, MO contains 1,158 residential properties, with a median of 1,120 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1945. The median TopHap Estimate is $261K.

How does North Kansas City, MO compare to the rest of Clay County?

By median home value, North Kansas City, MO is the 23rd most expensive of 45 neighborhoods in Clay County. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Clay County. Jefferson Highlands ranks just above it and Gladstone just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in North Kansas City, MO?

60% of homes in North Kansas City, MO are owner-occupied. 24% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in North Kansas City, MO hold?

61% of mortgaged homes in North Kansas City, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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