City profile · Kansas · Census ACS 2023

Roeland Park, KS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Roeland Park - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,800
Residents
$89,385
Median income
$262,700
Median home
$1,358
Median rent (state)

Roeland Park - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Roeland Park lands in the 70th percentile for household income and the 23rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

70th
percentile, household income
58th
percentile, home value
51st
percentile, median rent
23rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Roeland Park, KS

Roeland Park is a small town in Kansas, home to 6,800 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $89,385 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.9%. Typical homes in Roeland Park are valued around $262,700, and the median resident age is 33.9 years. 53.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 70.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 2 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 100% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2462.1 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Kansas run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Kansas scores 90.1 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,358 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $217 across Kansas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 89.4 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

6,800 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Kansas

Median Household Income

$89,385 /yr

Poverty 9.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Kansas average

How does Roeland Park compare to other US cities?

Here's how Roeland Park stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 70% higher than other cities
Home value 58% pricier than other cities
Median rent 51% pricier than other cities
Safety 23% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Kansas, Roeland Park ranks #84 of 109 Kansas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Roeland Park's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Kansas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

70thIncome percentile
23rdSafety percentile

70th percentile nationally for median household income · 23rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Roeland Park's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Roeland Park's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 46 Avg. percentile National median
Roeland Park's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Roeland Park's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$262,700 42nd percentile more affordable than 42% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Roeland Park $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Roeland Park, KS Roeland Park, KS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Roeland Park, KS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Roeland Park, KS median $89,385/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Roeland Park, KS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Roeland Park, KS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 53.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 70.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,800
Median Income
$89,385
Median Home Value
$262,700
Median Age
33.9
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Labor force participation
70.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2462.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
180.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2281.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,600 residents6,700 residents6,800 residents6,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,865 residents 6,683 residents ▼ -2.7%
Roeland Park's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
2
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 4
2021 1
2022 2
2023 1
2024 2

Permit volume increased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.2%
Carpool
4.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
14.4%
Other
1.8%

Based on 4,070 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Kansas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$217
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Kansas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Kansas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Roeland Park sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,358/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
89.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Kansas

Pratt
6,559 people
Abilene
6,449 people
Basehor
7,229 people
De Soto
6,333 people
Fort Scott
7,551 people
Eudora
6,036 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Roeland Park's 6,800 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Columbiana, OH
6,800 people
Bennettsville, SC
6,798 people
Lake Alfred, FL
6,803 people
Marshall, MI
6,797 people
Murphysboro, IL
6,804 people
Bowleys Quarters, MD
6,795 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Roeland Park's $89,385 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Metzger, OR
$89,394 median income
Woodmont, CT
$89,375 median income
Wailea, HI
$89,375 median income
Peppermill, MD
$89,375 median income
Alvo, NE
$89,375 median income
Clayton, NJ
$89,375 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Roeland Park, KS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Roeland Park, KS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.2% 13.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17.1% White 82.2% Black or African American 1.3% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.1% Two or more races 13.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Roeland Park compares to nearby Kansas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Roeland Park (this city) 6,800 $89,385
Pratt 6,559 $63,512
Abilene 6,449 $56,592
Basehor 7,229 $106,325
Census ACS 5-year FIPS KS FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Roeland Park, KS?

What is the population of Roeland Park, KS? +

Roeland Park, KS has a population of 6,800 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Roeland Park, KS? +

The median household income in Roeland Park is $89,385 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Roeland Park? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Roeland Park; the closest available measure is the Kansas state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Kansas vary by metro area.

Is Roeland Park, KS safe? +

Roeland Park has a total crime rate of 2462.1 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Roeland Park, KS? +

Homes in Roeland Park carry a median value of $262,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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