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Top 100 Neighborhoods in Kansas for 2024

Explore the best neighborhoods in Kansas based on safety, schools, amenities, affordability, and walkability. Find your ideal spot.

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Choosing a new neighborhood involves weighing many factors. Our ranking of the Top 100 Neighborhoods in Kansas combines data-driven analysis to help you make an informed decision. We assess neighborhoods based on five key pillars: safety, educational opportunities, local amenities, housing affordability, and walkability.

Our methodology considers publicly available data, offering a balanced perspective. For instance, our average overall Beacon Score for these top neighborhoods is 55. Safety is a significant factor, reflected in an average Safety Score of 64. We also look at a neighborhood's long-term prospects, with an average Future Score of 47, and its desirability as a place to live, noted by an average Lifestyle Score of 51.

This guide highlights neighborhoods across prominent Kansas metropolitan areas such as Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Lawrence, Manhattan, and Olathe. Each neighborhood profile will detail its unique characteristics, helping you understand what it offers residents. Whether you prioritize access to good schools, lower crime rates, or convenient local services, our list aims to simplify your search for the right place in Kansas.

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FAQs

How are these neighborhoods ranked?

Our ranking methodology combines five key factors: safety, quality of local schools, availability of amenities, housing affordability, and walkability. Each factor is weighted to produce an overall Beacon Score.

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Which Kansas metros are featured in this list?

This list includes top neighborhoods from major Kansas metropolitan areas such as Kansas City (KS side), Topeka, Wichita, Lawrence, Manhattan, Olathe, Overland Park, and Salina. You'll find diverse options across the state.

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Confirm school attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, programs and transport policies directly with the local school district. NCES listings do not establish attendance boundaries. Data unavailable where reliable evidence has not been supplied.

  • NCES public school directoryLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
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Where can I find more detailed data on crime rates or school performance?

We recommend consulting primary sources for specific data points. For crime statistics, refer to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. For school performance, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) provides detailed information.

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What does an 'affordability' score mean in this context?

Affordability in our ranking generally refers to the relative cost of housing (rent and home prices) compared to the regional median income and other neighborhoods on the list. It helps identify places where housing costs are typically more accessible for residents.

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  • NCES public school directoryLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
  • U.S. Census — American Community SurveyLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
  • FBI Crime Data ExplorerLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
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Does this ranking consider natural disaster risks in Kansas?

While not a primary scoring factor, residents in Kansas should be aware of regional weather patterns, including the potential for severe storms and tornadoes, particularly in spring and early summer. Information on local hazards can be found via the National Weather Service (NWS) and FEMA.

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Unverified AI reply: supporting sources and reporting dates were not recorded for these claims. The official links below are places to verify them, not citations proving this reply is accurate.

Confirm school attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, programs and transport policies directly with the local school district. NCES listings do not establish attendance boundaries. Data unavailable where reliable evidence has not been supplied.

  • NCES public school directoryLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
  • U.S. Census — American Community SurveyLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
  • FBI Crime Data ExplorerLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
  • National Weather ServiceLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded
  • FEMA flood mapsLink checked 2026-10-18 · Source publication/reporting date not recorded

Link-check dates confirm availability only, not factual verification or data freshness. Beacon scores are model estimates, not school ratings or measured crime statistics.

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