Why Live in White Oak
White Oak in Kansas City features midcentury ranch-style houses and split-levels, typically with narrow front yards and more spacious backyards. Homes often include driveways and some have garages for off-street parking. White Oak Park, accessible via a paved path, spans 25 acres and includes a playground and a backstop for baseball games. Nearby James A. Reed Park offers a merry-go-round and a rock-climbing wall, while Nikia Valley Equine provides horseback riding lessons and trail rides. Longview Lake Marina, 5 miles away, is popular for fishing, boating, and water sports, with amenities like a public swimming beach and sand volleyball. Essential errands can be run at Dollar General, Hy-Vee, and Walmart within 3 miles, and dining options along Bannister Road include Hardee’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Patsy’s Place, and The Olive Café. The area hosts a major triathlon each May at Longview Lake, drawing crowds to support racers. White Oak is surrounded by major interstates, with U.S. Route 71 providing a route 15 miles north to downtown Kansas City. Kansas City International Airport is about 35 miles north via I-435. The neighborhood is part of the Hickman Mills C-1 School District, which has mixed ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is White Oak a good place to live?
White Oak is a good place to live. White Oak is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. White Oak is a suburban neighborhood. White Oak has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.4 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $85,051 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21.4% of residents. A majority of residents in White Oak are home owners, with 27.7% of residents renting and 72.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving White Oak can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
White Oak neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in White Oak?
The median home price in White Oak is $212,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $42,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,060 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $45K a year to afford the median home price in White Oak. The average household income in White Oak is $85K.
What are the best public schools in White Oak?
The best public schools that serve White Oak are:
- Ruskin High School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.1.
- South Middle School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
- Southeast High School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
What are the best private schools in White Oak?
The best private schools that serve White Oak are:
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Are home prices dropping in White Oak?
Yes, home prices in White Oak are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in White Oak, MO
On average, homes in White Oak, Kansas City sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in White Oak, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $210,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$214,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$212,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%