Lowest Poverty Rate Neighborhoods in Kansas (2026 Rankings)

Low poverty rates often correlate with better schools, infrastructure, and community resources. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Kansas by poverty rate to find the most economically stable areas.

Mission HillsKS

Kurby Score: 89

Poverty Rate: 0.8%

Median Income: $250,001

Unemployment: 0.5%

Home Value: $1,159,900

Population: 3,567

Rose HillKS

Kurby Score: 91

Poverty Rate: 1.1%

Median Income: $90,962

Unemployment: 4.1%

Home Value: $197,600

Population: 4,357

GoddardKS

Kurby Score: 87

Poverty Rate: 1.2%

Median Income: $87,385

Unemployment: 3.6%

Home Value: $186,000

Population: 5,119

KechiKS

Kurby Score: 88

Poverty Rate: 1.4%

Median Income: $103,625

Unemployment: 1.3%

Home Value: $250,200

Population: 2,949

LeawoodKS

Kurby Score: 86

Poverty Rate: 2.3%

Median Income: $174,779

Unemployment: 1.5%

Home Value: $592,700

Population: 33,784

Valley CenterKS

Kurby Score: 73

Poverty Rate: 2.3%

Median Income: $70,531

Unemployment: 8.3%

Home Value: $193,100

Population: 8,448

AndoverKS

Kurby Score: 78

Poverty Rate: 2.5%

Median Income: $113,538

Unemployment: 1.4%

Home Value: $261,000

Population: 15,460

Overland ParkKS

Kurby Score: 70

Poverty Rate: 4.2%

Median Income: $86,350

Unemployment: 3.2%

Home Value: $340,000

Population: 197,238

HesstonKS

Kurby Score: 86

Poverty Rate: 4.6%

Median Income: $67,333

Unemployment: 4.3%

Home Value: $168,200

Population: 3,703

LansingKS

Kurby Score: 77

Poverty Rate: 4.6%

Median Income: $100,863

Unemployment: 3.6%

Home Value: $233,900

Population: 11,254

St. MarysKS

Kurby Score: 86

Poverty Rate: 4.7%

Median Income: $69,183

Unemployment: 3.1%

Home Value: $186,800

Population: 2,661

LenexaKS

Kurby Score: 77

Poverty Rate: 5.8%

Median Income: $101,074

Unemployment: 2.6%

Home Value: $348,600

Population: 57,497

FairwayKS

Kurby Score: 85

Poverty Rate: 5.8%

Median Income: $154,981

Unemployment: 0.7%

Home Value: $563,300

Population: 4,162

UlyssesKS

Kurby Score: 89

Poverty Rate: 5.9%

Median Income: $62,138

Unemployment: 4.5%

Home Value: $119,700

Population: 5,834

De SotoKS

Kurby Score: 71

Poverty Rate: 5.9%

Median Income: $102,685

Unemployment: 7.5%

Home Value: $352,500

Population: 6,248

ShawneeKS

Kurby Score: 76

Poverty Rate: 5.9%

Median Income: $100,649

Unemployment: 3.2%

Home Value: $306,800

Population: 67,671

NortonKS

Kurby Score: 65

Poverty Rate: 5.9%

Median Income: $52,822

Unemployment: 0.0%

Home Value: $100,200

Population: 2,729

OlatheKS

Kurby Score: 76

Poverty Rate: 6.1%

Median Income: $108,077

Unemployment: 3.2%

Home Value: $317,900

Population: 142,114

PaolaKS

Kurby Score: 86

Poverty Rate: 6.1%

Median Income: $69,420

Unemployment: 1.8%

Home Value: $172,700

Population: 5,742

GardnerKS

Kurby Score: 76

Poverty Rate: 6.2%

Median Income: $91,232

Unemployment: 4.3%

Home Value: $254,500

Population: 23,488

EdwardsvilleKS

Kurby Score: 91

Poverty Rate: 6.4%

Median Income: $78,526

Unemployment: 1.3%

Home Value: $162,400

Population: 4,744

SterlingKS

Kurby Score: 92

Poverty Rate: 6.4%

Median Income: $49,323

Unemployment: 2.0%

Home Value: $128,500

Population: 2,507

DerbyKS

Kurby Score: 76

Poverty Rate: 6.8%

Median Income: $79,581

Unemployment: 4.0%

Home Value: $210,600

Population: 25,551

EllsworthKS

Kurby Score: 92

Poverty Rate: 6.9%

Median Income: $61,524

Unemployment: 2.0%

Home Value: $139,000

Population: 3,081

MerriamKS

Kurby Score: 75

Poverty Rate: 7.3%

Median Income: $69,414

Unemployment: 6.2%

Home Value: $229,000

Population: 11,070

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