Located about 15 miles south of downtown Kansas City, White Oak is an established Kansas City neighborhood that attracts families and first-time home buyers because of its accessible prices. Named for the white oak trees that tower over the streets and houses, it’s one of many popular south Kansas City suburbs that sprouted up mid-century in response to the Baby Boom. "Most homes were built in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. That's when that area really started to be developed," TribeKC real estate broker Meredith Sterling says.
Split level homes line the streets of the White Oak neighborhood.
The White Oak neighborhood has a good selection of home styles and sizes.
Children love the playground at C. Lee Kenagy Park in Raytown.
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Mid-century charm in the $200,000s
Midcentury ranch-style houses and split-levels make up much of the home inventory. Spaced tightly on narrow streets, most homes offer narrow front yards with more spacious backyards. Addresses usually come with a driveway and some have garages to accommodate off-street parking. Prices range from around $160,000 to about $360,000. "You probably can't find anything like these homes under $350,000 in either Overland Park or Lee's Summit," says Ali Benarous, a lifetime KC resident.
White Oak has a nice selection of ranch style home to choose from.
Prominent porches don't go unnoticed in the White Oak neighborhood.
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Laptops provided at Ruskin High School
White Oak is part of the Hickman Mills C-1 School District, which scores a C-minus on Niche and has around 5,000 students. Students can attend Dobbs Elementary School, which gets a C-minus on Niche. Hickman Mills Middle School doesn’t receive a ranking on Niche or GreatSchools. Ruskin High School is the lone high school in the district and earns a C. The high school provides a laptop for its entire student body.
Hickman Mills Middle School is the Home of the Eagles.
Ruskin High School is located at 7000 E 111th Street in Kansas City, MO.
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U.S. Route 71 leads to downtown K.C.
Multiple major interstates of the K.C. surround White Oak, which is not directly bordered by any major roadway. U.S. Route 71 is one option to take about 15 miles north into downtown. Auxiliary Interstates 470, to the south, and 435, to the east, are other ways to navigate the metro. Kansas City International Airport offers flights on 13 different airlines and is located about 35 miles north via I-435. University Health Lakewood Medical Center is the closest hospital to White Oak.
Downtown Kansas City is a twenty minute drive from the White Oak Neighborhood.
Downtown Kansas City is a just a few minutes drive from the White Oak Neighborhood.
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White Oak Park offers sprawling green space in heart of neighborhood
A paved path leads to White Oak Park, which makes it walkable for some neighbors. Spanning 25 acres on Elm Avenue, the park has a playground and backstop for pick-up baseball games. Other nearby options include James A. Reed Park, which with a merry-go-round and a plastic rock-climbing wall nearby. Nikia Valley Equine is a bit farther east on Bannister Road. It offers trail rides, horseback riding lessons and boards horses. Water sports like fishing and boating are available at the popular Longview Lake Marina, 5 miles away. Fishing off the dock is permitted four days a week. Visitors can also take the Longview Trail to the public swimming beach or play sand volleyball near the 930-acre lifeguard-protected freshwater beach.
Patsy’s Place serves coffee on Bannister Road
Dollar General provides a quick place to run errands, while Hy-Vee and Walmart are within 3 miles of the neighborhood. Bannister Road is lined with fast-food favorites Hardee’s, Wendy’s and Taco Bell. The locally owned coffee shop Patsy’s Place is on Bannister, while The Olive Café is known for its Mediterranean fare and baked goods.
The Olive Cafe is a popular restaurant and grocer just minutes away from White Oak.
InTouch Digital Printing and Patsy Place are popular in White Oak.
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K.C Triathlon kicks off the summer at nearby Longview Lake
Kansas City hosts one of the largest triathlons in the region each May, 5 miles south at Longview Lake. While the neighborhood is not on the course, the event brings crowds to the area to support racers competing at the Olympic, sprint and relay distances.
Crime
The neighborhood's overall CAP Index Crime Score is 3 out of 10, compared to the U.S. average of 4 out of 10. White Oak scores even lower than the U.S. average of 4 out of 10 in several crime categories.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,491
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,749
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,051
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
21.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
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®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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