It may be tiny, and its residents may not be the most affluent, but Parkview is rich in history. This renters' neighborhood 2 miles northeast of downtown Kansas City features several apartment complexes and a few single-family homes. Some renters receive subsidies.
"There's a ton of history here from music to civil rights to KC barbecue," says Nick Pickrell. A Realtor with the Standard KC Team, Pickrell's been selling homes in the area for four years. Parkview is within a mile of the iconic 18th and Vine jazz district, whose influence is honored by streets named after jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie. It's also home to established medical institutions, including Kansas City's oldest medical school, Kansas City University, which has trained osteopathic physicians since 1916. The Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center opened in 1968 and is a busy clinic providing medical, dental, mental health and social services.
Parkview is located just 2 miles northeast of downtown Kansas City.
The Parkview neighborhood park celebrates over 100 years of Jazz and R&B in KC's history.
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Proximity to Interstate 70 and RideKC stops simplifies getting around
Since Parkview is surrounded by major thoroughfares, it's easy for local drivers to get around the metro and beyond. They have instant access to Interstate 70, which they can take to other interstates, including Interstate 70, 670, 29 and 35, and U.S. Highway 71. The city's RideKC public transit system includes numerous stops in and near Parkview. Local residents can also catch a Greyhound Bus on Troost or use bike lanes along The Paseo or Woodland Avenue.
Parkview is close to all the major highways in downtown, making it easy to travel.
Locals can jump on the Ride KC Bus at 12th & Brooklyn to get around town.
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New apartments and town houses offer updated living spaces
Parkview residents rent apartments and town houses. New developments such as the Sam Rodgers Place, Quinlan Place and Quinlan Row have brought fresh living spaces into the area. These developments are part of an initiative to revitalize the Paseo Gateway district. "The Paseo is really beautiful with a lot of spots to hang out," Pickrell says.
The high concentration of subsidized housing here is partially in response to downtown KCMO revitalization efforts, including the new federal courthouse and the Federal Aviation Administration, says Jim Herrington, director of safety and campus operations for Kansas City University and retired KCPD police officer. "That redevelopment got rid of shelters and seedy bars downtown. And everything got pushed east," he said.
Townhomes like Parker Square have a personality of their own with strong community and open are
Sam Rogers Place is a recently built apartment complex in Parkview.
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Iconic K.C. food joints nearby
Several multi-generational locally owned eateries, such as Gates Bar-B-Q, are near Parkview. George Gates, whom Pickrell calls "one of the original Kansas City BBQ Barons," opened the first of his Gates Bar-B-Q restaurants just south of Parkview in 1946, marking the beginning of a BBQ empire that now includes six restaurants and a worldwide reputation. One of those locations is within walking distance of Parkview on Brooklyn Avenue. Harold's Drive-in is another longtime K.C. favorite within half a mile of Parkview. Harold's has been serving burgers, fries and ice cream since 1958. North of the river, Scimeca's Famous Sausage Company has been treating Kansas Citians to its renowned Italian sausage and Italian deli specialties since 1935.
Grocery shopping is available in the neighborhood at Aldi and El Mercado Fresco, known for its freshly baked loaves of bread and Mexican bakery items. There's also a Family Dollar on Prospect Avenue.
Gates Bar-B-Q has a diner atmosphere that is much beloved by Parkview residents.
Want the best wings in the neighborhood, head to Wing Lovers USA just minutes from Parkview.
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Clymer Community Center is where people meet up
The Clymer Community Center serves as the neighborhood's central hub, offering classes, meeting and practice spaces and visits from the bookmobile. The neighborhood includes green spaces along The Paseo, including the Goin' to Kansas City Plaza. Across the Paseo from the park is the Black Veterans Memorial, which honors Black service members. Independence Plaza Park’s pickleball and futsal courts are 1 mile north of this jazz-themed green space. The plaza shares grounds with the William T. Fitzsimons Fountain dedicated to the Kansas City physician who was the first American officer killed in World War I.
The Clymer Community Center is central to Parkview, offering financial help to the community.
Although it's small, Parkview is loaded with historical significance & filled with green spaces.
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Woodland Early Learning Center built on partnership between students families, students and communit
The neighborhood's youngest can attend the Woodland Early Learning Center, where community partners work with families to promote school readiness. Elementary schoolers can attend Wendell Phillips Elementary School, which earns a C from Niche. The C-plus-rated Scuola Vita Nuova is a charter school for kindergarteners through 8th graders. High schoolers can attend the Guadalupe Centers High School which earns a C.
The Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School provides quality education to all of its students.
The students of Garfield Elementary School enjoy smaller class sizes.
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Jazz Festival 18th and Vine Jazz Festival offers students unforgettable learning opportunity
Kansas City’s 18th and Vine Jazz Festival is a 3-day festival in April where middle school, high school and college musicians can attend clinics during the day and attend live performances in the evening. The American Jazz Museum and Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley sponsor the non-competitive event.
Parkview has deep roots in the KC's music history and students keep this alive today.
The area celebrates Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival near Parkview in the Jazz District.
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Several houses of worship nearby
Numerous houses of worship, including the Boone Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, St. Mark Union Church and the Al Taqwa Islamic Center of Kansas City, are located in the area.
Although it's small, Parkview is loaded with historical significance & filled with green spaces.
Parkview is located just 2 miles northeast of downtown Kansas City.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,581
Median Age
24
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
42.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$14,706
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$23,683
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.6%
College Graduates
10.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
% Population in Labor Force
47.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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