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The Lyknis neighborhood is only a few minute drive from Downtown Kansas City.
Part of Kansas City's Historic Northeast and just 2 miles east of downtown KC, the Lykins neighborhood is grounded in history while looking to the future—many homes and commercial buildings in Lykins date to Kansas City's founding in the late 19th century. The area itself was named for a civic leader of the old Town of Kansas. With a significant residential development project in the works and participation with the Mixed-Income Neighborhood Trusts, Lykins is focused on maintaining and bettering the neighborhood for its residents. "Lykins has been working hard to gain momentum for housing rehab," says Christina Hoxie of the Lykins Housing and Development Committee. "And it has, so much momentum that Eco Abet – a non-profit organization that rallies the Kansas City design community – is working with the neighborhood. Eco Abet had taken on some of the toughest redevelopment in the city."
Homes
Lykins features an eclectic mix of Victorian-style homes and refurbished four-square Craftsman properties, sporting bright pastel exteriors and concrete steps leading up to the front lawns on particularly hilly streets. Small bungalows built in the early 20th century share streets with brick Colonial Revivals that have been converted into duplexes. Residences range from 900 to 3,000 square feet and are set along tree-shaded avenues. Homes less than 1,000 square feet that need significant renovations sell for as low as $80,000, while larger properties that have been well-maintained or restored sell between $180,000 and $230,000. In recent years, the neighborhood has started the Lykins Focused Development project. Working with redevelopment groups, Lykins and its partners have renovated more than 100 properties in the community. "They're really focusing on Lykins Square and the blocks around Lykins Square. Community leaders are right alongside us to help guide us," Hoxie says.
There are several brightly colored homes in the Lyknis neighborhood.
Brightly colored home line the streets of the Lyknis Neighborhood.
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Lyknis is only a few minute drive from Downtown Kansas City.
Transportation
Lykins is bordered by Interstate 70 and Independence Avenue, both major thoroughfares when navigating the Kansas City metro area. Several RideKC bus stops are in the neighborhood, primarily concentrated on 9th Street, 12th Street and Independence Ave. As Lykins covers a minimal surface area and most sidewalks on residential streets connect to main roads, the neighborhood is considered relatively walkable and bikeable.
Schools
Lykins is served by Kansas City Public Schools, and when kids are ready to start their academic journey, they can head to Whittier Elementary. Located within the neighborhood, Whittier has an overall C-minus on Niche but an A for diversity and offers free before- and after-school programs. Students move on to Northeast Middle, which also receives a C-minus, before finishing basic education at Northeast High. With a C on Niche, Northeast High has an extensive and diverse roster of extracurriculars and athletics.
Northeast High School is a public school serving grades ninth through twelfth.
Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO is home to the Vikings.
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Shopping and Dining
The neighborhood's northern border of Independence Avenue provides a thoroughfare to Kansas City proper and retail offerings such as Buy the Pound Thrift Store. The store is operated by Disabled American Veterans and resells donated products. Local grocers, such as El Mercado Fresco, are found alongside big-name vendors like Family Dollar throughout Lykins, and service companies are also located around the neighborhood. Lykins has several locally owned cafes and restaurants, from the artisan pastries at Elvira's Cakes to the slow-braised carne asada from Taqueria Mexico's kitchen.
Stop in to El Mercado Fresco and grab dinner on your way home.
Take the whole family to Elvira's Cakes to grab a sweet treat.
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Parks
The 9th & Van Brunt Athletic Fields Park has soccer fields that welcomes all leagues, and it is bordered by a walking path that features bright murals and a stone amphitheater. Lykins Square Park sports 5 acres of green space, as well as a playground and a summer splash park. Lykins has built a community center facing the park to host meetings, educational programs and social gatherings. Local community volunteers have come together to ensure that children in the neighborhood have recreational outlets, such as Estrella de Oro, a major kids' soccer league.
Lyknis Park has a great playground the kids will love.
Meet up after school for a friendly game of soccer.
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Events
Just north of Independence Avenue is the Kansas City Museum. Its mission is to be the "Home of the Whole Story" of Kansas City, in its multicultural complexity. Exhibits relate to the city's founding and other eras, and the museum hosts concerts, book readings and lectures with Kansas City historians. Residents of Lykins are also close to downtown Kansas City events, like the Historic City Market open-air shopping and year-round farmer's markets.
Help the community plant a few trees at the 9th & Van Brunt Athletic Fields.
Help the community plant a few trees at the 9th & Van Brunt Athletic Fields.
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Parks in this Area
The Grove Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
9th & Van Brunt Athletic Fields
Soccer
Playground
Parking Lot
Sheffield Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
The Concourse Park
Lykins Square Park
Basketball
Soccer
Trails
Prospect Plaza Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Indian Mound Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Independence Plaza Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Tennis
Harmony Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
31 min drive
Bus
On Independence Ave & Brighton Eb
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On Truman & Indiana Westbound
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On Independence Ave & Monroe Eastbound
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On Spruce & 12th Northbound
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On 9th & Benton Eastbound Farside
Bus
On 9th & Bales Eastbound
Bus
On 9th & Jackson Westbound
Lykins Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lykins, Kansas City sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lykins, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $63,000, down 72% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,825
Median Age
32
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,757
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,882
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
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®
36/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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