New neighborhoods and centuries of history combined
It’s not Kansas City proper, and it’s not North Kansas City – the Northland has its own special identity. This widespread area sits 17 miles from the hustle and bustle of downtown KC and runs alongside the historic town of Liberty and outlying Clay County. In the Northland, locals and visitors can find centuries of history and culture, thousands of acres of parks, some of the best schools in the county and hundreds of newly built homes for a wide range of budgets. “It’s pretty much a laidback suburban type of area. It’s an area that grew up from farmland, and now they have many highway arteries that go through it that makes it very accessible,” says Larry Eckhoff, a real estate associate and president of the Eckhoff Group with Re/Max Heritage. This former stretch of rural land is now one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the metro.
The subdivisions of Northland Clay County offer a variety of housing option.
Staley Farms located in the the Northland has larger golf course homes.
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Northland brings new housing for every budget
As Northland is quickly developing, so is its housing stock. Most homes hitting the market are multistory builds constructed after 2000. “The new construction is the most attractive in the city right now,” Eckhoff says. “As far as being able to find a brand-new home, the pricing and so forth in the Northland is better than any other part of the city.” Some of the area’s subdivisions are so new that homes are located on dirt lots that have not been fully landscaped. Completed subdivisions are filled with sidewalks, curving streets, and large front and backyards. In addition to these new builds, Northland also offers some townhomes, midcentury ranch homes and Tudor Revival-inspired properties. The price range swings broadly between $350,000 for a 1,500 square foot house and over $1 million for a 5,000 square foot custom build, but most properties fall between the $450,000 to $650,000 range.
These rows of townhomes gives variety of housing options in Northland Clay County.
Staley Farms located in the the Northland has larger golf course homes.
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North Kansas City Schools are Clay County’s best
The Northland is wide-reaching enough that the area is zoned under multiple school districts. Most students can attend the North Kansas City Schools system, with schools like Rising Hill Elementary School, the Gateway 6th Grade Center, and Staley High School, which all have an A score on Niche. Niche also named Rising Hill and Staley the best elementary and high school in Clay County, respectively. Students on the east side of the community might be zoned into Liberty Schools. In this district, Shoal Creek Elementary School has an A on Niche, while Discovery Middle School and Liberty High School have an A-minus. The University of Missouri Kansas City is 20 miles from the center of the Northland for a close-by higher education option.
Rising Hill Elementary School was established in 2018.
Staley High School provides a safe and enriching environment for students.
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Explore history and meet bison at Hodge Park
Northland golfers will find themselves choosing between Shoal Creek Golf Course on Shoal Creek Parkway, Hodge Park Golf Course on Northeast Barry Road, and Staley Farms Golf Club on North Olive Avenue. Hodge Park Golf Course is also attached to the larger Hodge Park complex, which is over 1,000 acres and includes not just the golf course but a series of hiking trails, a playground and the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. This museum offers 80 acres of re-created 19th-century buildings occupied by costumed actors who perform scenes from the Western frontier. The museum is also attached to a bison preserve, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to see these animals up close.
Catch a glimpse of the bison near the entrance of the museum at Shoal Creek.
Hodge Park is located in a very scenic setting with heavily wooded, rolling terrain.
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Sugar Kittens combines coffee and cats
The Wilshire Plaza shopping center on North Church Road serves as the commercial hub of the region. This mall includes big-name retailers and grocery chains such as Hy-Vee, Sam’s Club and Walmart, making it a one-stop shop. Wilshire Plaza also houses over a dozen restaurants, like Conrad’s Restaurant and Alehouse, which serves steaks, pasta and sandwiches sourced from local ingredients. Middlebrook Drive is home to one of the most unique businesses in the Northland. Sugar Kittens Cat Café & Cattery serves bubble tea, coffee and pastries and allows guests to play with dozens of adoptable cats in a part café, part kitty playground.
Sugar Kittens Cat Café serves fabulous espresso while finding homes for over 900 adopted cats.
Sugar Kittens Cat Café is the spot for cat lovers coffee drinkers.
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Interstates 35 and 435 serve Kansas City commuters
Because of its position away from the metro, the Northland is removed from the Ride KC public transit system that is readily available in the rest of the city. However, I-35 and I-435 and Highway 152 make it easy for residents with cars to travel through the region or commute 10 miles to downtown KC. The Northland is also within 10 miles of two major medical care facilities -- North Kansas City Hospital on Clay Edwards Drive and Liberty Hospital on Glenn Hendren Drive.
The Northland neighborhood has access to multiple highways.
Northland residents enjoy easy access to I35, I435 and I29 highways.
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Parks in this Area
Anne Garney Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Hodge Park
Golf
Picnic Area
Playground
Essex Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Happy Rock Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Northview Place Neighborhood Playground
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Pleasant Valley Skateboard Park & Athletic Complex
Skateboard
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
25 min drive
Northland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northland, Kansas City sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Northland, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $465,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
30,599
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,010
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,890
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
50.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
78.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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