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Oddly's Correct Coffee Bar has several quiet place to read.
Ivanhoe neighbors are changing the narrative
Community members are responsible for a recent shift in Ivanhoe Southwest’s reputation. In the 1990s, crime dominated the narrative of the neighborhood. Today, it's known as a highly engaged community dedicated to livability and local advocacy. Organizers with the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council connect people and resources, hosting regular meetings, creative classes and events like farmers markets and educational workshops.
Buyers here are attracted to the area’s relative affordability close to midtown Kansas City. “It’s a lower-priced area for how close it is to the Plaza and Westport,” says Kevin Sieker, a Realtor with ReeceNichols who has lived in Kansas City since 2006. “That’s the biggest selling point here.” Residents of this hilly, residential strip have beloved parks, state-of-the-art museums and premier shopping and dining within a 2-mile radius. Downtown Kansas City is less than a 5-mile drive on Highway 71, which borders Ivanhoe Southwest.
The community garden is in the heart of the Neighborhood.
Harvest Days at the Ivanhoe Community Garden
Ivanhoe Southwest is part of the greater Ivanhoe area, a place where community members devise creative solutions to local challenges. In 2011, locals opened a community garden at the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council. “Ivanhoe is considered to be in a food desert, and a lot of people face food insecurity in our neighborhood,” says Rosie Warren, the garden manager. She launched an annual program called Harvest Days, where residents can pick up free fresh produce each week between May and October. “So many people came back every week, telling me things they were cooking, people were just feeling better and healthier,” Warren says. “The garden, I would say it means a lot to the community. It’s a safe space, and a lot of people rely on it."
Ivanhoe Park has a brightly colored playground, perfect for family fun.
Recent investment in Ivanhoe parks
Ivanhoe Southwest is surrounded by parkland, including Gillham and Hyde Parks to the west and Ivanhoe Park to the east. In 2018, longtime resident Chris Harris opened a park in his name here, which features an award-winning golf course, basketball and volleyball courts and an indoor theatre added in 2023. Park programming, which including sports camps and cultural events, focuses on youth empowerment and exposure to active play and the arts.
Locals are also close to Martin Luther King Jr. Park, which sits to the south of the neighborhood along Brush Creek. In 2021, the park’s Mahomies Playground opened with a rope bridge, climbing nets and a merry-go-round. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his foundation donated $1 million to the project.
Renowned institutions such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are a mile and a half away.
Greater affordability within midtown
The neighborhood features historic homes from the 1910s, and buyers can choose to invest in a fixer-upper or purchase a recently remodeled build. “A lot of these houses have been renovated because they are cheaper and older,” Sieker says. “A few newer builds are also taking up previously empty lots.” American Foursquares are common here, as are Craftsman bungalows. Homes in need of upgrades can start around $130,000, while completely renovated builds can climb up to $250,000. Three-bedrooms with updated interiors typically fall between $160,000 and $190,000.
Brightly colored homes are commonly found in the Ivanhoe Southwest Neighborhood.
The Ivanhoe Southwest Neighborhood is filled with bungalow style homes.
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Gates Bar-B-Q is known for delicious smoked meats and the best sides in town.
From barbecue to bourbon lattes
Residents have select local and chain eateries along nearby Troost Avenue and Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard. For some, mornings start in the airy atmosphere of Oddly Correct Coffee Bar, best known for their bourbon vanilla lattes and sustainable practices. For a hearty meal, residents order the burnt edge sandwich at Gates Bar-B-Q, a local chain with a nearby location along Brush Creek. Aldi is the closest grocery store, a few blocks past Highway 71.
Part of the draw of Ivanhoe Southwest is its proximity to Country Club Plaza, a Kansas City hub for shopping and dining set among fountains and European sculptures. Residents are just over a 2-mile drive away.
Central High students earn college credits
Neighborhood kids can start at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, which gets a C-minus from Niche, then head to Central Middle, which has a D-plus. Central High School is less than 3 miles from the neighborhood and earns a C-minus. Students there can earn an associate degree in conjunction with their high school education through the school’s Early College Academy, then continue on to University of Missouri-Kansas City less than 2 miles away.
Central High School is a local public high school.
Central High School offer a variety of sports fields.
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Highway 71 borders the neighborhood
Residents can ride one bus — the 85 — to downtown Kansas City, as stops line The Paseo within the neighborhood. Commuters can also hop on Highway 71 to reach downtown 5 miles away.
In Ivanhoe Southwest convenience and a low-cost converge perfectly.
Everything is close to the Ivanhoe Southwest Neighborhood and 71 Hwy will get you there.
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The community meets to discuss local crime
Ivanhoe Southwest has a CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, with a homicide score of 9 out of 10. Locals are highly engaged in efforts to reduce crime here, and many attend meetings of the Crime, Safety and Beautification committee of the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,652
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,767
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,432
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
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®
33/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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