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Lee's Summit, Missouri

Lee's Summit is a city in Jackson County and Cass County, Missouri. Lee's Summit is also a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Lee's Summit has a total population of approximately 90,000.

Living and Working in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Lee's Summit is one of the largest cities in Missouri based on geographic size, and also prides itself on being family friendly. Besides the award-winning schools, the area is rife with lakes, outdoor parks, public libraries, and year-round youth athletic and non-athletic activities. Adding to the quality of life mix are several churches of various denominations and a crime rate lower than similar-sized communities in Missouri.

Lee's Summit's quality neighborhoods and friendly people are two of the main factors attracting businesses to the area. Attractive neighborhoods, strong family values, excellent schools and quality of life are some of the catch-phrases being associated with living in Lee's Summit.

Quality schools are at the top of many apartment renters' wish lists. Lee's Summit R-7 and Blue Springs School district's have been recognized throughout the state and nationwide for academic excellence and their ability to adjust to a fast-growing student population.

Apartments in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Quality also plays a major role in a community rich in housing opportunities. Lee's Summit has a well-stocked existing home market, with approximately 180 single-family subdivisions.  Lee's Summit and the Kansas City region consistently rate among the top buyer-friendly cities in the nation for housing affordability and apartment rental affordability.

Colleges and Universities in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Lee's Summit has one college, Longview Community College which is located on the extreme western edge of Lee's Summit. The college is part of Metropolitan Community Colleges of Kansas City or MCC for short.

Living in the Kansas City, Missouri Area

Because of its central location on the Mississippi River, Kansas City's chief occupations are in distribution and manufacturing. Now is the perfect time to move to the Kansas City area as more than $7 billion in major improvements are underway across the city, with $3 billion just in downtown development.

Kansas City, Missouri Real Estate and Apartment Rentals

Apartment rental in the Kansas City area is affordable with apartment rentals averaging $500-$600.

Things to do in the Kansas City Area

Kansas City has earned the reputation as a city rich in jazz and blues music. The tradition continues as residents and visitors continue to listen to live music in venues throughout the area.

Kansas City is also known for its barbeque and steaks and residents enjoy eating in the many restaurants located throughout Kansas City. The locals are loyal fans of the Kansas City Royals baseball team and Kansas City Chiefs football team. Kansas City weather can be extreme but Kansas City residents enjoy the four distinct seasons and the activities that are specific to each season. Museums and restaurants have garnered national attention for the Kansas City area and apartment renters will have a lot of culture from which to choose.