Lee's Summit, MO
Population 102,583 · Kansas City, MO-KS MSA. Moving to or from Lee's Summit? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
102,583
Cost of living (RPP)
92.543
Annual avg temp
56°F
Typical home
$390,166
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $104,989 |
| Median age | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $313,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,382/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.6 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.543 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.034, goods 94.12, services 86.642. Source: BEA, Kansas City, MO-KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
56°F
January low
22°F
July high
88°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 38.3". Station: LEES SUMMIT MUNI AP, MO US (2.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$390,166
ZHVI YoY
+2.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,634/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Kansas City, MO-KS
Total employment (MSA)
1,078,310
Median wage (annual)
$48,040
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 133,580 | $43,640 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 105,080 | $42,090 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 95,130 | $29,920 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 94,940 | $36,640 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 77,380 | $75,790 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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