Lee's Summit, MO Local Data & Statistics

State: MO

Total population: 103,656 Household income: $102,531 Rent: $1,422

Overview

Total population

103,656

Rent

$1,422

Year built

1994

Household income

$102,531

Per capita income

$48,894

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

50.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Missouri

Total population

103,656

Adults over 25

69,912

Total households

40,526

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$102,531

Per capita income

$48,894

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Rent over 30% of income

50.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,422

Year built

1994

Households that rent

26.6%

Households that own

73.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

78.4%

Black

9.7%

Asian

1.9%

Two or more races

7.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

6.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

93.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

79.2%

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

20.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

23.4%

High school graduate or GED

18.7%

Some college or associate degree

9.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

48.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Lee's Summit, MO with: Missouri United States

Lee's Summit, MO

Total population103,656

Rent$1,422

Year built1994

Household income$102,531

Per capita income$48,894

Poverty rate5.7%

Unemployment rate2.7%

Missouri State

Total population6,191,814

Rent$1,033

Year built1978

Household income$70,702

Per capita income$39,695

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityLee's Summit, MO	StateMissouri	CountryUnited States
Total population	103,656	6,191,814	334,922,499
Rent	$1,422	$1,033	$1,413
Year built	1994	1978	1980
Household income	$102,531	$70,702	$80,734
Per capita income	$48,894	$39,695	$44,673
Poverty rate	5.7%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	2.7%	3.6%	4%

View the complete comparison of Lee's Summit, MO, Missouri and United States →

Summary for Lee's Summit, MO

Lee's Summit is located in Missouri.

Rent & Income

In Lee's Summit, the typical monthly rent is $1,422 and the typical household income is $102,531. Rent here is higher than Missouri and similar to the U.S., and household income is higher than both Missouri and the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 5.7%, which is lower than in both Missouri and national.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 26.6% of households. About 50.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 48.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is lower than both Missouri and the national rate.

Lee's Summit, MO — Rent vs Household Income

Lee's Summit, MO — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Lee's Summit, MO compares in Missouri (14 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,422	13 / 14	from lower rent	$898 – $1,443
Household income	$102,531	2 / 14	from higher income	$49,311 – $110,443
Poverty rate	5.7%	3 / 14	from lower poverty	5.4% – 20.6%
Unemployment rate	2.7%	3 / 14	from lower unemployment	2.3% – 4%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Missouri with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Lee's Summit, MO

Rent

In rent comparisons, Lee's Summit comes in 13th out of 14 large places. Across Missouri, rents vary from $898 in St. Joseph, MO to $1,443 in O'Fallon, MO.

Household income

Lee's Summit ranks 2nd among 14 large places for typical household income. Statewide values run from $49,311 in Springfield, MO to $110,443 in O'Fallon, MO.

Poverty rate

In poverty comparisons, Lee's Summit ranks 3rd out of 14 large places. Statewide rates vary from 5.4% in O'Fallon, MO to 20.6% in 29510, MO.

Unemployment rate

For joblessness, Lee's Summit ranks 3rd out of 14 significant areas. Across Missouri, unemployment varies from 2.3% in O'Fallon, MO to 4% in Independence, MO.

💰 Rent in Lee's Summit, MO (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,422 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Lee's Summit, MO

Annual Household Income: $102,531

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Lee's Summit, MO

Estimated Rate: 5.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Lee's Summit, MO

In Lee's Summit, MO, households that rent: 10,775 (26.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,775	26.6%
Owner-Occupied	29,751	73.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Lee's Summit, MO

In Lee's Summit, MO, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,435 (50.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,435	50.4%
Other renter households	5,340	49.6%
Total renter households	10,775	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Lee's Summit, MO

Less than High School: 16,363 people (23.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 13,048 people (18.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 6,353 people (9.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 34,148 people (48.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 69,912

📊 Unemployment Rate in Lee's Summit, MO

Estimated Rate: 2.7%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.