Suburban tranquility and growth in north Johnson County
Shawnee is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Kansas City metro area, home to 70,000 people. Named for the Shawnee Tribe, which originally inhabited the land, it is 10 miles south of downtown Kansas City. It’s known for its strong economy, rich history and highly rated public schools. Shawnee's commercial and industrial areas are concentrated along major roads, which preserves the tranquility of residential neighborhoods.
Industries fueling Shawnee’s economy include healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing and education. Top employers include Waste Management of Kansas City, FedEx Ground and the City of Shawnee.
In Downtown Shawnee you'll find fantastic shops, restaurants, and festival style events.
Shawnee is a mecca of outdoor activities, shopping, restaurants.
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Architecture features mostly ranch-style, split-level and traditional homes
Most Shawnee homes were built during the post-war building boom, and ranch-style and split-level homes are common. Many have attached, front-facing garages at the end of private driveways. “You have more of the older homes in the eastern part, and the western part of town has newer subdivisions,” says Lisa Miller, a realtor and associate broker with Lynch Real Estate.
The median list price is around $410,000, which is on par with the national median. “It’s one of the most affordable areas in Johnson County,” Miller says. “You have everything you need right here, and it’s close to everything.”
The neighborhoods in Shawnee are clean and the streets are quiet and peaceful.
In downtown Shawnee you may find raised ranch homes with their garages underneath.
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Shawnee Mission School District serves most students
The Shawnee Mission School District serves almost 27,000 children, making it the third-largest district in Kansas. It scores an A on Niche and the site ranks it as the No. 5 best district in the state. A small portion of students in the western part of the city attend the De Sotto School District, which earns an A and is ranked the No. 2 best district in Kansas on Niche.
More than 780 students attend Hocker Grove Middle School in Shawnee, Kansas.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School severs the Shawnee, Kansas area.
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Home to Shawnee Mission Park, state’s most visited park
Shawnee is home to nearly two dozen parks spread throughout the city. The largest and best-known of these is Shawnee Mission Park, the largest recreation area in Johnson County and the most visited park in Kansas. Located mainly in Shawnee with some crossover into Lenexa, Shawnee Mission Park sprawls over 1,600 acres and includes a lake, an expansive dog off-leash area, an archery range and a disc golf course. Other parks include Erfurt Park, which has the largest dining pavilion in the city, and Garrett Park, which features a rose garden and castle playground ringed by a large dragon.
The covered archery range at Shawnee Mission Park is popular spot in Shawnee, Kansas.
Erfurt Park in Shawnee, Kansas offers a large pavillion, splash park, and a fun playground for the kids.
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Variety of shopping and dining options in and around Shawnee
Several shopping, dining and entertainment options are within easy reach, especially along Nieman Road and Johnson Drive. These include restaurants like The Pour House Bar and Grill, Sushi Mido, Mother Clucker and the Drastic Measures cocktail bar, which was a James Beard Award finalist. Downtown Shawnee is hopping with various restaurants, shops, bars, cafes and breweries.
For many more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, residents often head to nearby Olathe and Overland Park and go-to places like Oak Park Mall. Big-box stores located around Shawnee Mission Parkway include Target and Home Depot. Residents can get groceries at local supermarkets like Price Chopper and Hy-Vee.
For cooking a meal at home, Shawnee shoppers grab groceries at Hy-Vee.
Residents love the playlist and delightful cocktails at Drastic Measures in Shawnee.
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Old Shawnee Days kicks off summer
Old Shawnee Days is one of the city’s largest events and is held every June. The weekend festival includes carnival rides, a parade and live music. The free monthly Moonlight Market in downtown Shawnee hosts a farmers market, craft vendors, and live music from May through November.
The Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, an open-air replica of 1929 farm life, hosts special events like “In Their Footsteps: A Veterans Day Lantern Tour,” a living history event showcasing the effects World War I had on Shawnee. The event won a National Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History, the top recognition for achievement in preserving and interpreting local and state history.
With rides galore, Old Shawnee Days will have Shawnee locals on the edge of their seats.
Moonlight Market runs every third Thursday from 4-8 pm March through November in Shawnee.
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Important to Know
According to FBI data, the overall crime rate in Shawnee has consistently been below the state rate in the past 5 years and is consistently lower than the U.S. figure. Violent crime is regularly below the state average and almost always below the U.S. average, while property crime is almost always below both the state and national average
Shawnee enjoys four seasons, with summers that can be hot and muggy and winters that can be cold and snowy. It’s in Tornado Alley, which means that residents will sometimes need to seek shelter during tornadoes and other severe storms.
Quick access to major highways simplifies commuting
Interstates 35, 70, 435 and Kansas State Route 7 cross through Shawnee, making it easy to commute anywhere in the metro. The average commute time is 20 minutes, according to the Shawnee Economic Development Council, compared to the national average of 26 minutes. Public transportation is also an option through the Shawnee Express, which offers free Park and Ride stations at 66th and Hilltop and at Shawnee Station, which connect to the metro area’s extensive RideKC transit system. The new Kansas City International Airport is 27 miles away.
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