Why Live in Fairland Heights
Fairland Heights is a west Independence neighborhood next to the Englewood Arts District, a designated arts district that's one of the city's trendiest cultural attractions. Older homes, many built in the 1920s, fill the neighborhood with traditional housing styles, including bungalows, ranch-style houses, Cape Cods, and Craftsman homes. Between houses, Fairland Heights has enough mature trees to give it a woodsy look. Locals head into the Englewood Arts District to enjoy restaurants like the Englewood Café, Vivelore and the Nirvana Coffee Bar and Game Lounge. Independence Square offers more eateries like the Courthouse Exchange in its own walkable commercial district. Save A Lot and La Plaza Market are about a mile away for groceries. Fairland Heights is a mile from Hill Park, offering amenities like a skate park and walking trail, Rotary Park is a couple of miles away, home to a playground and splash pad. Interstate 435 connects to Interstate 70 and Route 24, offering access to regional commuter hubs. Downtown Independence, centered around historic Independence Square, is only a few miles from home. Downtown Kansas City is about 7 miles away. IndeBus stops line Winner Road, and cyclists can use a bike lane on Blue Ridge Boulevard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairland Heights a good place to live?
Fairland Heights is a good place to live. Fairland Heights is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Fairland Heights is a suburban neighborhood. Fairland Heights has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.9 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $56,820 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 9.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Fairland Heights are home owners, with 45.5% of residents renting and 54.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fairland Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fairland Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Fairland Heights, MO a safe neighborhood?
Fairland Heights, MO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fairland Heights?
The median home price in Fairland Heights is $162,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $32,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $790 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $34K a year to afford the median home price in Fairland Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Fairland Heights is $57K.
What are the best public schools in Fairland Heights?
The best public schools that serve Fairland Heights are:
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Home Trends in Fairland Heights, MO
On average, homes in Fairland Heights, Independence sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairland Heights, Independence over the last 12 months is $173,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$173,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$161,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$162,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%