As 19th-century pioneers trekked west, they discovered a point in western Missouri where fresh water flowed freely out of a spring associated with the Little Blue River. From that convenient stopping point emerged Blue Springs, where more and more people continue to settle over 140 years since the city’s incorporation. This community that has grown to more than 60,000 offers them a slice of suburbia 19 miles from Kansas City — a tranquil setting that leaves room for an array of outdoor recreation options, a smattering of retail and dining hubs, and well-regarded schools. “It’s got a real small-town feel to it,” says Jan Jordan, a resident and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Platinum Partners.
Blue Springs provides many outdoor recreational opportunities for its residents, like Goat Yoga with Mindy.
Blue Springs is conveniently located by the Hidden Valley Sports Complex.
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Modern homes come in abundance
There are homes in Blue Springs that date as far back as the 19th century, including a mix of Craftsman-style options, but a lot of the area’s inventory was built after the turn of the 21st century. That includes quite a bit of new construction in a range of new traditional styles. “As you get farther out, there’s new growth still going on,” Jordan says. “Especially in the south part of Blue Springs. The north part not so much.” Most houses around Blue Springs fill subdivisions lined with quiet streets and, in some cases, sidewalks. Yards are practically standard, too, on lots of around one-fifth of an acre or more.
There are established single-family houses in town that start at around $150,000 and reach $450,000 based on square footage. Newer homes or those on large plots of land may list for more than $800,000. There are also townhomes and condos in Blue Springs selling between $150,000 and $265,000. The median sale price in the city is about $315,000, which is lower than the national average. “It’s still considered a seller’s market because of the amount of inventory,” Jordan says. “It’s a slower market than it was a year or year and a half ago because of the interest rates being higher.”
The streets of Blue Springs are quiet and clean with a variety of ranch and craftsman style homes.
Modern style one-story homes are speckled throughout the Blue Springs area.
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Blue Springs schools are a draw
The Blue Springs School District is among this city’s defining features. “I think the draw for us to move into the Blue Springs area was the school district,” Jordan says. “It has a higher rating than some of the other areas around.” The system carries an A rating on Niche and is No. 3 on the site’s list of the top school districts across the Kansas City area. The district perennially lands schools on the National Blue Ribbon list for their high performance. High school juniors and seniors in the Blue Springs system have the option of taking instruction at the district’s Career Innovation Center, which helps prepare them for college and careers with programs in everything from medical and health sciences to business.
Blue Springs High School is a
Blue Springs schools are a draw
Children in Blue Springs can go to Mason Elementary School.
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Economy benefits from proximity to Kansas City
A largely residential community, Blue Springs doesn’t have a ton of major employers. Faurecia, an automotive technology company, opened a plant in 2019 and Fike Corporation, a fire and explosion protection company, has headquarters in Blue Springs. St. Mary’s Medical Center is another of the city’s top employers.
Many residents commute into Kansas City for work — according to the Kansas City Area Development Council, most people in Blue Springs travel upwards of 30 minutes daily for their jobs. “People pretty much get on the highway and go to work in another area of town,” Jordan says.
Blue Springs is conveniently located next to highway I-70.
Sports bars are the most common setting for a night out in Blue Springs.
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Whether lake or park, outdoor attractions are part of the area’s landscape
Almost 20 city parks dot Blue Springs’ suburban setting. Options include the 40-acre Pink Hill Park, packed with three playgrounds, several athletic fields and a BMX course. The 40-acre Wilbur Young Park has an 18-hole disc golf course.
City parks host some community events, including an annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt in April at Hidden Valley Sports Complex and the North Pole Trail of Lights throughout December at Rotary Park.
Hikers have the 1,000-acre Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area to explore with 6 miles of trails. Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo offer water sports, boating and fishing nearby. The region’s varied weather can affect the viability of outdoor activities. The city’s Fieldhouse, in the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex, is an option for indoor recreation when the weather’s bad, with indoor turf, courts and weight equipment.
Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo offer water sports, boating and fishing near Blue Springs.
Fishing at Blue Springs Lake offers residents time spent relaxing in nature.
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Route 7 is a key artery for commerce
Missouri Route 7 is one of Blue Springs’ major roads, a thoroughfare that acts as a hub for commercial amenities. Jackson Grove Shopping Center, Shoppes at Coronado Place and the Haymarket Shopping Center offer big-box stores and chain restaurants off Route 7. Blue Springs’ downtown, around Main Street, is a walkable district with local businesses, from cafes to hair salons.
Missouri Route 7 is one of Blue Springs’ major roads.
Blue Springs’ downtown, around Main Street, is a walkable district with local businesses, from cafes to hair salons.
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I-70 is a quick connection to the rest of the region
A section of Interstate 70 cuts across Blue Springs, and it’s the quickest connection to Kansas City, Missouri. I-70 also links to I-29, which is the fastest route to Kansas City International Airport, just under 40 miles away. The airport facilitates nonstop flights to more than 40 destinations. Cyclists in the city can take advantage of the 22 miles of bike lanes here. The region’s OATS Transit service is an option for medical and grocery shopping trips for residents over 60 and those with disabilities. The city’s Vesper Hall, a community center for people 50 and over, has a shuttle service on weekdays.
Blue Springs is conveniently located next to highway I-70.
I-70 connects Blue Springs locals to city's attractions and amenities.
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Points to consider
According to a Blue Springs Police Department report, the city experienced a 12% drop in aggravated assaults and a 10% drop in burglaries in 2023 when compared to average numbers over the previous three years. However, Blue Springs also saw a 68% increase in robberies and a 21% uptick in auto thefts in 2023. Blue Springs’ violent crime rate in 2023 was still lower than rates statewide and nationwide, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.
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