The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66101 sells for about $150,000, or $117 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $812 a month.
ZIP 66101 — Kansas City
The 66101 housing market remains a low-cost, high-turnover environment driven by rental demand and entry-level homeownership. While prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the market is constrained by aging housing stock and economic challenges reflected in higher poverty and unemployment rates. Investors remain active, though the market is characterized by a cautious outlook due to delinquency risks and the need for significant capital expenditure on older properties.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious renters and investors seeking entry-level housing, as well as commuters who prioritize proximity to the urban core over suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 20.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 66101, Wyandotte County KS
Crime rates in the 66101 area remain elevated compared to the broader Kansas City metropolitan region, with property and violent crime trends consistently reported as higher than state averages.
Public schools serving this ZIP are part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance metrics and accountability ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and potential wind damage, with specific low-lying sections near the Kansas and Missouri rivers designated as flood-prone.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the downtown Kansas City industrial and logistics corridors, though residential development remains focused on infill and renovation rather than large-scale new construction.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-70 and I-670, providing a short drive to the Kansas City central business district, typically under 20 minutes.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Kansas River greenway, with basic retail and dining options concentrated along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by high turnover and significant demand for affordable housing, with a notable presence of small-scale individual investors.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, manufacturing, and government services, with significant employment hubs located in the nearby downtown Kansas City and Fairfax industrial districts.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-70 and I-670, with limited public transit connectivity provided by the Unified Government Transit system.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and the rehabilitation of existing housing stock rather than large-scale master-planned projects.
The Wyandotte County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property valuations based on market data and physical inspections to determine taxable value.
Parcels are subject to Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS tax levies, including school district and community college district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's urban density and historical flood risk, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Historic park at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers.
A major commercial artery featuring diverse local businesses and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.