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Shawnee: A Great Kansas City Suburb! User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2012) When someone hears "Kansas," they think of the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, and tornadoes. It can't be farther from the truth! I lived in Shawnee, Kansas for five years. Located in the heart of Johnson County, Kansas and 20 minutes outside of downtown Kansas City, Shawnee is a great pl ...Read More ace to live. With one of the more "elite" zip codes in the Kansas City area, Shawnee is a quiet and safe community. The cost of living in Shawnee is a lot cheaper than the national average. Traffic can be annoying at times, but for such a great community, it's a minor inconvenience.

Located in the heart of Shawnee, Shawnee Mission Park is a 1,200 acre park that is home to a lake, nature trails, Dog Park, beach, and an outdoor theater. "The Theater in the Park" offers Broadway-style shows at an affordable price. It's a great place take friends and family! If you want to know what life was like in Shawnee in the 1920's, visit Shawnee Town. It's a fun place to spend an afternoon and you will really appreciate our everyday conveniences after you leave!

Finding great restaurants is a cinch in Shawnee. Old Shawnee Pizza is one of the best places to eat pizza in the entire Kansas City area. Fronteras, has some of the best margaritas and authentic Mexican food around.

With its close proximity to other Kansas City suburbs, you can find a lot to do within a few miles. Overland Park, the shopping hub of Johnson County, is less than 5 miles away. Chances are you won't realize you've driven out of Shawnee and into Overland Park! The towns meld together nicely. Oak Park Mall, one of Kansas City's finest shopping malls, is located just south of Shawnee. You will find national retailers as well as specialty boutiques, in addition to great restaurants. Kansas Speedway, Cabela's, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and the Legends Outlet Mall are located just 15 minutes away.
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shawnee? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sister Cities Park
      John F. Lynch Park
      Herman Laird Park
      West Flanders Park
      Pioneer Crossing Park
      Caenen Park
      Douglas Highlands Park
      Gum Springs Park

      Entertainment

      Aztec Fine Arts Theater
      Splash Cove
      Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
      Shawnee Town Museum
      Cinemark
      Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center
      Fire Circle
      Johnson County Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Sarpino's Pizzeria
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Andy's Frozen Custard
      KFC
      Raising Cane's
      Arby's
      Hawaiian Bros

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Shawnee? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Shawnee.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shawnee? The cost of living in Shawnee is 104/100 - which is 16% higher than Kansas.
      Shawnee
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shawnee? Shawnee crime rates are 1,625, which are 36% lower than Kansas
      Total Crime
      1,625 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Shawnee? The median income in Shawnee is $88,941 which is 66% higher than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $88,94161% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,52343% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shawnee a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
      Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Shawnee home prices? Shawnee home prices are $247,100 - which is 83% higher than Kansas
      Median home value
      $247,10034% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0228% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      17% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Shawnee have good schools? The Shawnee graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      3% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Shawnee a good place to live? Shawnee has an overall rating of 69% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      7 total surveys

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