Located in the outlying areas of the Kansas City metro, these smaller cities offer a slower pace, friendly neighbors, and a hometown feel. You’ll find the most popular smaller towns below, which have great schools, a strong sense of community, and offer affordable home prices. A wide variety of options include family-friendly new construction neighborhoods and wide open spaces with acreage and country living. Select an area below to learn more about living and buying a home in each one. We look forward to helping you find your dream home!

 

ALL POPULAR AREAS TO LIVE IN KC 

 

KC METRO OUTLYING AREAS

BASEHOR

Basehor is a very safe city where residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, great schools, and LOTS of new home construction. This is a community...

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DE SOTO

Living in De Soto offers residents a suburban rural mix, lots of parks, and highly rated public schools, but the most appealing thing about De Soto...

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS

About 30 miles northeast of Kansas City, Excelsior Springs is beloved by its residents for its kid-friendly atmosphere, excellent public schools, and...

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GARDNER

Gardner, KS is one of the most rapidly growing communities in the Kansas City area. Located along the southwestern edge of the metro, it is committed...

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GRAIN VALLEY

Away from the hustle and bustle of city life lies the growing, vibrant town of Grain Valley, Missouri. Grain Valley embraces its small-town ideology...

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KEARNEY

Kearney is one of the fast growing cities in Missouri and is a wonderful place to own a home. Living here offers residents the opportunity to live in...

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LOUISBURG

As you enter the community of Louisburg, KS, it's obvious that residents here care about their city. One of the first things you'll notice is a very...

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PLATTE CITY

Platte City is located about 20 miles north of downtown Kansas City, MO. It has plenty of affordable home options, including new construction homes....

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PLEASANT HILL

Pleasant Hill is a nice, quiet, and family-friendly town located on the southeast edge of the Kansas City metro area. It is a good distance away from...

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SMITHVILLE

Smithville is a quiet, family-friendly town about 20 minutes north of Kansas City. Its rural setting with wildlife, trees, and the lake is one of the...

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SPRING HILL

Spring Hill is rich in excellent schools, affordable housing, ample recreational opportunities, and historic charm that have drawn record-setting...