The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 64156 sells for about $500,000, or $208 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 118 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,575 a month.
ZIP 64156 — Kansas City
The 64156 housing market shows consistent price appreciation and high demand, supported by a strong local median household income. While inventory remains tight, the market is experiencing steady growth, though the increase in days on market suggests a slight cooling in the pace of sales compared to previous periods.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking suburban living with larger lot sizes and newer housing stock, while maintaining reasonable access to the Kansas City employment core.
Median prices moved up 8.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 118 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 1.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 64156, Clay County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Kansas City Public Schools and surrounding districts, with school quality varying significantly by specific neighborhood and district boundaries.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk localized to specific low-lying areas.
The area benefits from proximity to Kansas City's diverse employment base, including logistics, healthcare, and professional services, with ongoing residential development in the northern Clay County corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Clay County based on market value, with rates determined by the aggregate of school, city, county, and special district levies.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with primary access to downtown Kansas City via I-29 and I-435, resulting in a mean commute time of approximately 23.5 minutes.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to larger regional recreational amenities and shopping centers in the Northland area of Kansas City.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the area's high median household income and suburban appeal, with limited vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Kansas City metro area, with significant employment in logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.
The area is primarily served by highway corridors including I-29 and I-435, facilitating regional connectivity.
Ongoing residential expansion continues in the northern Clay County area, with infrastructure improvements supporting new housing developments.
Clay County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic market assessments.
Parcels are subject to various taxing jurisdictions including school districts, county government, and municipal services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and hazard exposure typical of the Midwest.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Worlds of Fun4.26.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Kansas City4.118.3 mi
- The Rush Funplex45.5 mi
- KC Wheel4.513 mi
- Oceans of Fun3.37 mi
- Arrowhead Stadium4.715.1 mi
- Kauffman Stadium4.714.9 mi
- Worlds of Fun4.26.4 mi
- T-Mobile Center4.511.8 mi
- Kansas City Convention Center4.511.8 mi
- Worlds of Fun4.26.4 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.712.7 mi
- Harrah's Kansas City - A Caesars Rewards Destination3.98.4 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.913 mi
- AMC Barrywoods 244.36.8 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.617.7 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.712.7 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.815.4 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.913 mi
- Science City at Union Station4.812.7 mi
- Penguin Park4.55.3 mi
- English Landing Park4.79.7 mi
- Parkville Nature Sanctuary4.89.3 mi
- Kaw Point Park4.411 mi
- Berkley Riverfront4.610.4 mi
- Shoal Creek Golf Course4.52.5 mi
- Paradise Pointe Outlaw & Posse Golf4.511.1 mi
- WinterStone Golf Course4.512.5 mi
- Tiffany Greens Golf Club3.96.2 mi
- Hodge Park Golf Course4.12 mi
- City Market4.711 mi
- Crown Center4.512.8 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.46.2 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.46.9 mi
- Zona Rosa4.57.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering trails and green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.