Leawood, KS Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Jobs 9.5/10

Housing 9/10

Affordability 8.5/10

Diversity 6/10

Safety 8/10

Amenities 9/10

Education 10/10

Commute 8/10

Leawood, KS Crime Report

Crime in Leawood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Leawood. Key points include:

There were 537 total crimes in Leawood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Leawood is 1,578.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Leawood is 58.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Leawood is 1,520.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Leawood is -25.49% below the national average.

537
Total Crimes

-25.49%
Below National Average

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Crime In Leawood Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Leawood / 100k People	Kansas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	537	1,578.9	2,395.1	2,119.2
Violent Crime	20	58.8	438.7	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	3.8	5.0
Robbery	2	5.9	30.9	61.0
Aggravated Assault	17	50.0	359.9	256.0
Property Crime	517	1,520.1	1,956.4	1,760.0
Burglary	48	141.1	261.6	229.0
Larceny	412	1,211.4	1,458.5	1,272.0
Car Theft	57	167.6	236.3	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Leawood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Leawood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:

The cost of living in Leawood is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Leawood is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Leawood is $777,578.
The median income in Leawood is $185,625.

134
Leawood's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Leawood Comparison Table

Living Expense	Leawood	Kansas	National Average
Overall	134	91	100
Services	93	98	100
Groceries	97	97	100
Health	230	76	100
Housing	96	97	100
Transportation	95	93	100
Utilities	94	95	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Leawood, KS Weather

The average high in Leawood is 65.4° and the average low is 45.7°.
There are 65.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.7 inches of precipitation each year with 14.5 inches of snow.

Stat	Leawood
Average Annual High	65.4
Average Annual Low	45.7
Annual Precipitation Days	65.8
Average Annual Precipitation	40.7
Average Annual Snowfall	14.5

65.4°
Average High

65.8
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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1 Reviews & Comments About Leawood

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My parents moved from Wichita to Overland Park then to Leawood. Leawood is a lovely city, near the Plaza. Thinking of moving there- I hope you are financially successful and secure.

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Leawood Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Leawood

The current population in Leawood is 33,809. The population has increased 7.9% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	33,809	-0.1%
2023	33,844	0.2%
2022	33,784	0.1%
2021	33,748	-2.7%
2020	34,702	0.1%
2019	34,670	0.3%
2018	34,570	1.1%
2017	34,195	1.3%
2016	33,763	1.3%
2015	33,339	1.5%
2014	32,842	1.7%
2013	32,285	1.0%
2012	31,955	0.9%
2011	31,670	1.1%
2010	31,322	-

Race / Ethnicity in Leawood

White 86.8% (29,354)

African American 1.5% (512)

American Indian 0.0% (6)

Asian 5.7% (1,911)

Hawaiian 0.0% (5)

Other 0.1% (17)

Two Or More 2.4% (822)

Hispanic 3.5% (1,182)

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Leawood is:

86.8% White with 29,354 White residents.
1.5% African American with 512 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 1,911 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 17 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 822 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 1,182 Hispanic residents.

Race	Leawood	KS	USA
White	86.8%	72.7%	57.4%
African American	1.5%	5.2%	11.9%
American Indian	0.0%	0.4%	0.5%
Asian	5.7%	2.9%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.4%	0.6%
Two Or More	2.4%	4.8%	4.3%
Hispanic	3.5%	13.6%	19.3%

Gender in Leawood

Female 52.0% (17,588)

Male 48.0% (16,221)

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Leawood is 52.0% female with 17,588 female residents.
Leawood is 48.0% male with 16,221 male residents.

Gender	Leawood	KS	USA
Female	52.0%	49.8%	50.5%
Male	48.0%	50.2%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Leawood for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (676)

9-12th Grade 0.0% (0)

High School / GED 6.0% (2,028)

Some College 15.0% (5,071)

Associate's Degree 4.0% (1,352)

Bachelor's Degree 37.0% (12,509)

Master's Degree 22.0% (7,437)

Professional Degree 11.0% (3,718)

Doctorate Degree 3.0% (1,014)

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2.0% of adults in Leawood completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Leawood completed 9-12th grade.
6.0% of adults in Leawood completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Leawood completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Leawood completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Leawood completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Leawood completed master's degree.
11.0% of adults in Leawood completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Leawood completed doctorate degree.

Education	Leawood	KS	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	0.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	6.0%	25.0%	26.0%
Some College	15.0%	22.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	4.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	37.0%	22.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	22.0%	10.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	11.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	1.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Leawood, Kansas

Less than $10,000 2.2% (73,874)

$10,000 to $14,999 0.6% (20,633)

$15,000 to $24,999 1.9% (63,684)

$25,000 to $34,999 1.2% (41,777)

$35,000 to $49,999 4.0% (134,757)

$50,000 to $74,999 6.9% (232,831)

$75,000 to $99,999 6.2% (210,414)

$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% (529,603)

$150,000 to $199,999 15.2% (512,790)

$200,000 or more 46.2% (1,560,532)

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2.2% of households in Leawood earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Leawood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.9% of households in Leawood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.2% of households in Leawood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.0% of households in Leawood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.9% of households in Leawood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.2% of households in Leawood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Leawood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in Leawood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
46.2% of households in Leawood earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Leawood	KS	USA
Less than $10,000	2.2%	4.4%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.6%	3.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	1.9%	6.2%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	1.2%	7.9%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	4.0%	11.1%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	6.9%	17.7%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	6.2%	13.5%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.7%	17.7%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	15.2%	8.8%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	46.2%	9.6%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Leawood, KS
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