The southern Kansas City suburb of Bannister Acres is a model of convenience. Bannister Acres is named for Bannister Road, a major thoroughfare that runs west to the Kansas state line. Home to several streets full of ranch-style homes, the large green space of Bannister Park, two shopping plazas, and access to Interstate 470, Bannister Acres is well-positioned for commuters who work in the Kansas City metropolis but are looking for a quieter community to settle down. “It’s quiet here and a little out of the way, which people like. But it’s not in the middle of nowhere, not even close,” says Joyce O’Neil, a volunteer at the Blue Ridge Branch public library and a lifelong Kansas City resident.
Split level homes with 2 car garages are very popular in Bannister Acres.
Bannister Acres is right next to the highway interchange of 71, 49, 435, and 470.
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Hillside ranch homes and unexpected finds
Bannister Acres is a small community with just nine residential blocks. Within these blocks, there are not many sidewalks and yards are small to allow properties to be built close together. Most homes in the neighborhood are ranch-style, including raised ranch houses built to accommodate the area’s hilly terrain. The area also has several split-level properties that were built in the 1970s. Some of the community’s side roads, such as East 96th Street, have multi-floor residences that were also built in the midcentury but have a more vintage look. Unique residences include Tudor-style properties with pitched roofs and wood framing and Colonial Revival-inspired symmetrical farmhouses. Most homes in Bannister Acres cost around $200,000.
Many homes in Bannister Acres have large yards.
Bannister Acres is a small family friendly neighborhood in Kansas City.
Beautiful homes with brick facades can be located in the Bannister Acres neighborhood.
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“Real World” experience at Ruskin High
The Hickman Mills School District, one of the state's first consolidated school districts, serves Banister Acres families. Schools in the district include Truman Elementary School and Hickman-Mills Middle School, which both score a C-minus on Niche. Ruskin High School earns a C on Niche. The high school’s Real World Program gives students a chance to get hands-on experience in a workplace setting in manufacturing, public safety or performing arts. University of Missouri Kansas City campus is only 10 miles from Bannister Acres for a nearby higher education option.
Ruskin High School is located at 7000 E 111th Street in Kansas City, MO.
Harry S. Truman Elementary, is a Hickman Mills C-1 District school.
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Interstate 470 creates an easy commute
Bannister Acres is about 15 miles from the center of Kansas City, and the neighborhood’s proximity to Interstate 470 is an asset for residents who work in the city. “It’s a commuter part of town, for sure. People don’t want to pay for Kansas City, but they don’t want to be too far from the office,” O’Neil says. The interstate also connects to Interstates 49 and 435 and U.S. Route 71, providing more connections across the state. There are several Ride KC bus stops along Blue Ridge Boulevard for residents who want to skip the local traffic.
The I-470 highway runs along the Bannister Acres neighborhood.
Bannister Acres is right next to the highway interchange of 71, 49, 435, and 470.
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After school play at Bannister Park
Bannister Park on James A. Reed Road is a spacious patch of preserved woodland with a playground located alongside Truman Elementary School and public workout equipment. While this is Bannister Acres’ only community park, residents do not have to go far for more places to play. Clark-Ketterman Athletic Field on East 107th Street is 2 miles away from Bannister Park and has tennis courts, baseball diamonds and several other athletic fields. Locals can also head 4 miles north to Hillcrest Golf Course on Hillcrest Road. Hillcrest is one of the most popular public golf courses in the city and has previously hosted the Kansas City Open and the Missouri Open.
Kids love playing on the playground and exercise equipment at Bannister Park.
Bannister Park is filled with beautiful trees.
Bannister Park is the only public park in the Bannister Acres neighborhood.
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Mediterranean eats at Olive Café
The neighborhood is mostly residential, but Bannister Acres residents still have access to two shopping centers. The smaller retail spot is off James A. Reed Road and includes two convenience stores and the Middle Eastern Olive Café, a Mediterranean grill and bakery serving gyro, kabab, and falafel. The larger shopping center is off Blue Ridge Boulevard and includes an Aldi, a Family Dollar, and several fast-food chains. Down the street, Southside Mafia Pizzeria at the intersection of Blue Ridge Boulevard and East 104th Street specializes in gourmet pizza, chicken wings and enormous made-to-order calzones. Bannister Acres is also within 6 miles of two local farmers markets. The 117th Street Farmers Market on 117th Street is open year-round on Saturday mornings, and the Grandview Farmers Market on Byers Road is held every Saturday morning between June and September.
Grab groceries and specialty items at Olive Cafe in Bannister Acres.
Bannister Acres has a small shopping complex for residents to purchase what they need.
For a taste of the best pizza in the area, try Southside Mafia Pizzeria.
Bannister Acres residents often visit Aldi on Blue Ridge Boulevard.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,322
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,289
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,805
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
19.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
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®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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