There’s a reason Johnson County is one of the most desired residential areas in the Kansas City region. Upscale, well educated, and fiercely dedicated to preserving a high quality of life, the citizens of Johnson County have truly succeeded in creating a nearly ideal Midwestern community. Here, you’ll find one of the nation’s leading school districts. Lush parks and nationally heralded golf courses. Award-winning police and fire departments. Unique dining, upscale shopping, and so much more. Plus, with easy access to Kansas City’s extensive freeway system, you’re always minutes from all the other conveniences and advantages of a major metropolitan area.


        One of the highest levels of education attainment of any county in the nation
        First in its class in percentage of adults with a high school diploma
        Fourth in its class in percent of adults with a college degree
        National Top 25 public school district
        One of the top 66 fire departments in the world (based on accreditation)
        Incredibly low crime rate; far below national average
        Per capita income approximately 46% greater than national average
        240-acre Black Hoof Park and Lenexa Lake area to be completed in 2006

        Ranks 16th nationally in affordability according to the National Association of Home Builders
          (one of only two metros with a population over a million to rank in the top 30)
        More than 120 freeway lanes per 1,000 residents (more than double the U.S. average)

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          30 minutes to Chiefs and Royals games -  www.kcchiefs.com, www.kcroyals.com
          30 minutes to Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun amusement park - www.worldsoffun.com
          20 minutes to Country Club Plaza shopping district - www.countryclubplaza.com
          20 minutes to Downtown Kansas City
          15 minutes from Lawrence - www.ku.edu
          15 minutes to Town Center Plaza - www.towncenterplaza.net
          15 minutes to NASCAR Race Track, Legends Mall area and the T-Bone Minor
            League Baseball Stadium
          8 minutes to Oak Park Mall - www.thenewoakparkmall.com
          5 minutes from front door to Interstates 435 and 35
          3 minutes from planned Medical Center plaza
          10 minutes from KU Medical Center plaza
          6 minutes from Falcon Ridge (area's best golf course according to
           Golf Digest) - www.falconridgegolf.com
          2 minutes from Smiley's and Shadow Glen golf courses - www.kcmetrogolf.com
          5 minutes from area's largest park (Shawnee Mission County Park) - www.jcprd.com