Lenexa is a mid-sized city of 57,497 in Kansas, with a median household income of $101,074
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lenexa stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lenexa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lenexa city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Lenexa's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lenexa costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lenexa, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$348,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,373
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$101,074
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lenexa's violent crime rate is 183.5 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
183.5 /100k
Property Crime
1347.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lenexa is served primarily by Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lenexa, KS
National Avg
School District
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
—
Elementary Schools
34
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lenexa sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Lenexa's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lenexa roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $348,600 and median rent is $1,373/month.
Lenexa's violent crime rate is 183.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1347.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lenexa are operated by Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.
The district has 34 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 56.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lenexa, KS has a population of 57,497, a median household income of $101,074, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lenexa averages 38.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lenexa, KS is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 66227, 66219, 66215, 66220.
The population of Lenexa, Kansas is 57,497 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lenexa: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $348,600, median household income $101,074, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lenexa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
