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Leawood, KS
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Living in Leawood



Leawood is a medium-sized city located in the state of Kansas. With a population of 33,713 people and six constituent neighborhoods, Leawood is the 13th largest community in Kansas.

Leawood home prices are not only among the most expensive in Kansas, but Leawood real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Leawood has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Leawood telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.66% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Leawood is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Leawood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Leawood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The city of Leawood is a decent size, but despite this, it doesn't have a viable public transit system that people can use to get to work.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Leawood. 74.74% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Leawood in 2018 was $98,840, which is wealthy relative to Kansas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $395,360 for a family of four.

Leawood is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Leawood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Leawood residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Leawood include German, Irish, English, Italian, and European.

The most common language spoken in Leawood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.