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Winnetonka

Winnetonka

$241,348 Average Value
$174 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

What makes Winnetonka a convenient place to live

Winnetonka is a Northland neighborhood with winding roads and cul-de-sacs that feel quiet despite being close to everyday conveniences. It’s home to an elementary school and a namesake high school, which are both highly rated. You can get outside by hiking along the neighborhood’s forested trail or heading over to Worlds of Fun for a day of riding roller coasters. Several shopping centers are nearby when you need to run errands, and with both Interstate 435 and Interstate 29 close by, getting around the rest of Kansas City is a bit easier.

Houses sit along quiet streets in Winnetonka.
Houses sit along quiet streets in Winnetonka.
Mature trees shade winding roads here.
Mature trees shade winding roads here.
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How housing costs compare with nearby Northland neighborhoods

Although Winnetonka’s housing stock is predominantly made up of apartments, there are also some split-level and ranch-style homes here. Prices typically range from the upper $100,000s to the upper $200,000s, depending on the home’s size and condition. The median sale price is around $230,000, which is less than Kansas City’s median of about $280,000. However, it’s a little higher than what you’ll find in nearby neighborhoods like Maple Park and Hill Haven.

Ranch-style homes are common in Winnetonka.
Ranch-style homes are common in Winnetonka.
You'll see a lot of split-level homes around the neighborhood.
You'll see a lot of split-level homes around the neighborhood.
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Pathways, sports and extracurriculars at Winnetonka High School

Winnetonka is zoned for North Kansas City Public Schools. Students in the neighborhood can attend Topping Elementary School, which gets a B rating from Niche, before moving on to B-minus-graded Maple Park Middle School and B-rated Winnetonka High School. The high school underwent significant renovations around 2021. “It looks super modern and contemporary now,” says JR Radtka, a Realtor with ReeceNichols who lives in North Kansas City. “They built a new school entrance and added a completely new athletic stadium.” At the high school, students can:

  • Enroll in College and Career Pathways like human services and health and wellness
  • Take Advanced Placement classes like U.S. history and computer science principles
  • Participate in sports like cheerleading, wrestling and swim and dive
  • Join extracurricular activities like the football analytics team, the Coloring Club and the Diversity Council

Winnetonka High School is in the neighborhood.
Winnetonka High School is in the neighborhood.
Kids can go to Topping Elementary School in the Winnetonka neighborhood.
Kids can go to Topping Elementary School in the Winnetonka neighborhood.
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Trails and amusement parks nearby

Searcy Creek Parkway Trail runs north-south through Winnetonka, giving residents a wooded route for hiking, biking and jogging. The neighborhood is also just north of Hidden Valley Park, where you'll find a playground and additional trails. If you're looking for even more ways to get outside, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are less than 2 miles east. Between the two amusement parks, you can ride the:

  • Mamba, a 205-foot-tall roller coaster
  • Riptide Raceway, a five-story-tall mat-racing water slide
  • SteelHawk, a 301-foot-tall chair swing ride
  • Hurricane Falls, a waterslide with a 14-foot-wide flume

You can take a walk at Hidden Valley Park.
You can take a walk at Hidden Valley Park.
Oceans of Fun has a bunch of different water slides.
Oceans of Fun has a bunch of different water slides.
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There's a Target nearby Winnetonka.
There's a Target nearby Winnetonka.

Where residents run errands and go out to eat

When you need to run errands or want to grab a bite to eat, several shopping centers are within 5 miles of Winnetonka. Chouteau Crossings has stores like Target and World Fresh Market, along with restaurants such as Chipotle and McDonald's. Head up to Antioch Crossing and you'll find stores like Walmart Neighborhood Market, PetSmart and Burlington. A few locally owned restaurants are also in the area, including Hayes, a diner that has been serving chili and hamburgers since 1955. For fresh produce, the River Market is about 8 miles south of the neighborhood and has a farmers market every weekend.

Interstate 435 is right next to the neighborhood.
Interstate 435 is right next to the neighborhood.

Driving to downtown Kansas City, the airport and the suburbs

Winnetonka is surrounded by several major highways that lead to key destinations around Kansas City. I-29 provides a direct route to downtown Kansas City, about 10 miles south, and the Kansas City International Airport, roughly 18 miles north. I-435 circles the city and connects residents to South Kansas City suburbs like Leawood and Lee's Summit, both about 25 miles away. For anyone who relies on public transportation, RideKC buses run along the neighborhood's east side.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Kansas City International

28 min drive

Bus

On Corrington & 45th St Sb

Bus

On Randolph & 46th St Sb

Bus

On Corrington At 43Rd St Sb Midblock

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On Corrington At 44Th St Sb

Bus

On Corrington At 45Th St Sb

Bus

On Randolph At 46Th St Sb

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On Corrington & 44th St Sb

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
323
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,481
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$1,799
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,775
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,775
Median Condo Rent
$1,825

Demographics

Total Population
2,035
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$82,465
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$90,202

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
73.5%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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