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Shawnee, Kansas

city · Johnson County

At a glance

68,542
Population
$359,700
Median home value (all homes)
19% above U.S. median
$431,429
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,322/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$109,940
Median household income
40% above U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
99.32%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% 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 college4 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates96.1%
College graduates53.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Shawnee Economic Development
The Shawnee Economic Development Council drives growth by attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses while developing a strong workforce. As a public/private partnership, it creates opportunities for makers, creators, and innovators to succeed in Shawnee, Kansas.
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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