Apartments for rent in Leawood, KS

The small city of Leawood, Kansas is home to slightly more than 34,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the city. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 89% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,440/month is substantially higher than the state average of $868.

There are four primary industries in Leawood: scientific, retail, healthcare, and finance. Combined, these industries make up 28% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 14% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Leawood workers earn an average annual income of just under $141K, second-highest in the state. Leawood's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Leawood has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 16% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. In addition, 28% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Leawood has an average commute time of about 23 minutes. Many residents (42%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not extensively used. Few commuters walk to work.