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Roeland Park, Kansas

city · Johnson County

At a glance

6,763
Population
$276,200
Median home value (all homes)
9% below U.S. median
$340,643
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,582/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$88,774
Median household income
13% above U.S. median
17.5 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing9% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost37% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95.9%
College graduates57.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Southwest Johnson County Econ Dev Corp
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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