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Working-class neighborhood features sprawling greenway
North Town Fork Creek is a primarily residential neighborhood 6 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City with an expansive greenway running through its center. It features several landmarks celebrating African-American contributions to Kansas City's history and progress. Several shopping and dining options are nearby, and the Country Club Plaza and Brookside shopping districts are within 3 miles.
"It's a neighborhood of mostly working-class people with more homeowners as opposed to renters. I would say it's in the heart of Kansas City," says Faye Whitney, a Realtor with Platinum Realty who's been selling homes in the area for 25 years.
Bush Creek is a popular spot for resident to take long walk along the river.
The Mary Williams-Neal Center is a great place to go for a walk along the water.
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U.S Highway 71 simplifies getting around metro
North Town Fork Creek is located near three major thoroughfares. Interstate 435 is 3 miles to the east. U.S. Highway 71, the neighborhood's western border, provides a straight shot into downtown Kansas City.
In the middle of the neighborhood, 55th Street leads to the Kansas state line, which is 4 miles to the west.
Hi-way 71 runs though the heart of North Town Fork Creek.
North Town Fork Creek is so close to everything in the midtown area of Kansas City.
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Home prices attract first-time buyers
Home styles include bungalows, ranch-style, raised ranch and split-levels. The neighborhood's north end features bungalows from the 1920s, while homes in the south have more ranch-style homes from the 1950s. Prices attract first-time buyers. Most homes sell for between $70,000 and $170,000. The median list price is $127,450.
Some homes in North Town Fork Creek have large fenced back yards.
Ranch style homes of all sizes lay on nice size plots in the North Town Fork Creek neighborhood.
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Food options include cheeseburger donut burgers, burnt ends and peach cobbler
North Town Fork Creek is home to several down-home, family-owned restaurants. LC's Bar-B-Q has been serving ribs, burnt ends, sandwiches and smoked meats by the pound since 1986. When a craving hits for a cheeseburger donut burger, there's only one place to go: Johnny's Donuts, which has been serving burgers, donuts, fried chicken and fish for 44 years. J's Fish and Chicken Market on Prospect features favorites like fried catfish, lemon pepper chicken and peach cobbler.
Within 2 miles, several grocery shopping options are available, including Blue Parkway Sun Fresh, Aldi on Troost and Whole Foods in Brookside. Convenience stores such as Country View Market and In-N-Out Mini Mart are within walking distance. Murdock's Quality Seafood sells fresh seafood on Prospect Avenue.
LC's Bar-B-Q severs up some really moist meats that they smoke in special seasonings.
Try out some delicious food and drinks at Tiki Taco on Troost Ave.
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North Town Fork Creek Greenway home to trail, park, historic sites
The 75-acre greenway includes a trail that leads to whimsical wooden bridges stretching over the park's waterway.
"It's beautiful. It's an unexpected oasis in the middle of the neighborhood, tucked in amidst the houses in the area. A linear park meanders through the neighborhood," says Heidi Markle, director of Kansas City Parks Marketing and Events.
The Satchel Paige Memorial Stadium at the top of the greenway will be filled with fans of The Hormigas, Kansas City's Pecos League baseball team, beginning in 2025. Named for the former Kansas City Monarchs pitcher and hall of famer, the stadium is part of the Cultural Mall, which honors the city's African-American history. The Mall also features The Spirit of Freedom Fountain, the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center and the Town Fork Creek Urban Garden, which grows flowers and organic vegetables and herbs.
The North Town Fork Creek Park features basketball courts, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and an elaborate rope playground. Areas beside the Town Fork Creek Greenway, as well as the northern part of the neighborhood along Brush Creek, are at increased risk of flooding.
The Mary Williams-Neal Community Center on Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard steps away from the neighborhood boundary on Cleveland Avenue, offers a sweet reprieve from the summer heat with an outdoor pool and cooling centers. In frigid temperatures, the center provides warming spaces. Activities are free for those aged 17 and under. Some programs and classes for adults and seniors require a small fee.
The Town Fork Greenway boasts pristine trails that lead you through tree shaded areas.
Mary Williams-Neal Center is open to the Satchel Paige Memorial Stadium.
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Students at African-Centered College Prep Academy can learn gardening
Children can walk to the public charter school Hogan Preparatory Academy, which earns a D-plus from Niche. Middle schoolers can attend the C-minus-rated African-Centered College Preparatory Academy for middle school. The Academy teaches traditional African principles that promote self-esteem and responsible citizenship and offers hands-on learning opportunities, including a school greenhouse. High schoolers can attend the C-minus-rated Southeast High School.
Southeast High School is a local public high school.
Central Middle School is a public middle school in Palestine West & Oak Park North neighborhood.
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Mayor's Nights offer kids safe night-time at Mary Williams-Neal Center
Mayor's Nights Programs at the Mary Williams-Neal Center offer fun, safe night-time activities for kids in the summer, including Night Swim, Night Hoops and Night Kicks.
The Mary Williams-Neal Center is a great place to go for a walk along the water.
The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center is in the heart of The North Town Fork Creek Park.
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Crime score higher than U.S. average
North Town Fork Creek receives an overall CAP Crime Index score of 6 but gets higher scores in some violent crime categories.
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Parks in this Area
Swope Park
Bike Trails
Golf
Soccer
Oak Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Blue Hills Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Ivanhoe Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Cleveland Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Daniel Morgan Boone Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Hiking
Mary Williams-Neal Center
Town Fork Creek Greenway
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
36 min drive
Bus
On Prospect & 50th Northbound
Bus
On Swope Pkwy & Chestnut Westbound
Bus
On Swope Pkwy & Benton Eb
Bus
On Prospect & 51st Northbound
Bus
On Swope Pkwy & College Westbound
Bus
On Swope Pkwy & 5630 Swope Pkwy Southbound
Bus
On Swope Pkwy & Agnes Westbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Town Fork Creek
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $125,156, up 21% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,914
Median Age
42
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,256
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,473
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
College Graduates
7.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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