The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66112 sells for about $244,000, or $189 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,153 a month.
ZIP 66112 — Kansas City
The housing market in 66112 is currently stable, with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Demand remains consistent, driven by affordability relative to the broader Kansas City metro area, though the market faces headwinds from interest rate sensitivity and limited new construction.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking relatively affordable housing options within the Kansas City metro area, offering a balance of suburban space and urban access.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 14.7% — a stable, low-distress 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 8.7%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66112, Wyandotte County, KS
Crime trends in the area are generally consistent with regional averages for Kansas City, KS, though specific neighborhood-level safety varies significantly.
Schools serving the area are part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk localized to specific drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Kansas City logistics and manufacturing hubs, with steady residential demand supported by regional employment centers.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-70 and I-635 providing connections to the broader Kansas City employment core.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of larger regional green spaces and shopping centers in the Kansas City metro area.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, healthcare, and public sector employment, benefiting from the broader Kansas City metro industrial base.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and highways, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core.
Development planning is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting modest residential growth.
The Wyandotte County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property assessments to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools district and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
Large community park featuring sports fields and walking trails.
Major local educational anchor serving the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.