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The Oak Grove neighborhood has a picturesque landscape.
A caring community near downtown Kansas City
Part of the greater Oak Park area, Oak Park Southeast is an eastside Kansas City neighborhood where community comes first. “It is a very diverse neighborhood, and when I say diverse, I don’t just mean a couple here—it’s very diverse,” says Donald Givens, pastor of Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Oak Park. Givens gets to know locals from all walks of life through the church’s full roster of programming, which includes clothing giveaways and a soup kitchen. Local organizations like Mount Vernon rise to meet community challenges such as crime, a top concern for many residents. The area has a high density of service-oriented houses of worship, as well as an active neighborhood association. “We always come together — even those that are not involved in the church — when things happen in our community.”
People living in Oak Park Southeast have access to several green spaces, playgrounds and athletic amenities which infuse this urban neighborhood with some of the perks of suburban living. Public transit and nearby Highway 71 deliver residents to downtown Kansas City just 5 miles away.
Play a game with friends at the basketball court at Oak Park.
Updated equipment at Oak Park's namesake
Cleveland Park totals nearly 30 acres and was once the site of veterans’ housing built at the end of WWII. Baseball leagues play on the park’s four lit baseball diamonds. The neighborhood’s namesake, Oak Park, is just a few blocks from many neighborhood homes, offering its own baseball field, as well as basketball courts and an updated playground. Locals can go for a swim or host a birthday party at the Mary Williams-Neal Community Center, recently renamed from the Brush Creek Community Center. The center also hosts senior fitness classes, game nights and summer camps. “It’s a place where they can go get fit and find information about jobs and local events,” says Ramone Thompson, the center’s senior recreation director. “It’s a place where you can be active socially or physically.”
Playing through the evening at Hoops at Night
In 2013, longtime community member and activist Pat Clarke started Hoops at Night, a summer basketball league and championship at Oak Park. The program engages young people in not only exercise, but relationship-building and play.
Ivanhoe Park has a basketball court the whole family can enjoy.
There are basketball courts next to the many baseball diamonds at Cleveland Park.
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Historic homes at varied price points
Home prices vary, offering many points of entry into Oak Park Southeast. Buyers looking for a project can find two-bedroom fixer-uppers starting at $50,000, and three-bedroom invest properties around $85,000. Many homes date back to the 1910s and 20s, when Arts and Crafts-style homes were popular. The neighborhood also hosts Foursquares, A-frame bungalows and simpler National-style houses. Renovated builds typically range between $125,000 and $215,000.
Fixer-uppers are sought after in the Oak Park neighborhood.
In the Oak Park Southeast neighborhood locals will find many different styles of homes.
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RideKC delivers transportation directly to the Sankofa Cafe.
Jamaican fare and music in the neighborhood
Sankofa Cafe is a beloved neighborhood staple serving oxtail and other Jamaican favorites. The bar and restaurant is always filled with music, sometimes hosting live Reggae acts. “The food is fantastic,” says Marline Brown, area resident and Realtor with Murrell Homes. “I can definitely vouch for it.” The closest grocery store is the Aldi on Prospect Avenue, though locals pick up seafood and chicken wings at Murdock’s Fresh Fish and Seafood. Courting new businesses to the neighborhood is a local priority, according to Givens, who says has seen several commercial entities pop up on Prospect in recent years. Across the creek, The Shops on Blue Parkway host a few retailers and a Sun Fresh grocer.
Diverse programming at Kansas City schools
Children begin school at Martin Luther King Elementary, which has a C-minus from Niche. Central Middle offers clubs in cooking, debate, chess and more, and gets a D-plus from Niche. Students can earn an associate degree while still in high school at Central High, a C-minus-rated school.
M. L. King Elementary School is a
Public Pre-K & Elementary School located in Kansas City, MO.
Central High School is a public High School popular among families and teachers.
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Ride KC buses run through Oak Park
Downtown Kansas City is a 5-mile drive on Highway 71, which runs west of the neighborhood. Commuters can also ride the 18 bus directly downtown, or hop on the MAX express bus on Prospect Avenue.
RideKC is a major form of transportation in the Oak Park neighborhood.
RideKC delivers transportation directly to the Sankofa Cafe.
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Oak Park Southeast
residents can hop on Highway 71 to head towards downtown.
Community safety a top priority
Oak Park Southeast has a crime score of 7 out of 10 on the CAP Index, scoring particularly high for violent crimes. Safety is a motivating issue for many community members, who meet regularly through the Oak Park Neighborhood Association. “A shared passion is a reduction in crime,” Givens says. “We want to see crime reduced in the area—it’s a good area.” In 2023, Kansas City Police launched a Violent Crime Reduction Initiative, intended to prioritize partnership-building in community safety efforts.
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Parks in this Area
Swope Park
Bike Trails
Golf
Soccer
Kauffman Legacy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Oak Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Neighborhood Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Seven Oaks Park
Tennis
Playground
Waterpark
Ivanhoe Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Cleveland Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Vineyard Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
35 min drive
Bus
On Indiana & Benton Southbound
Bus
On 39th & Indiana Eastbound Farside
Bus
On Indiana & 39th Northbound Nearside
Bus
On Indiana & 45th Southbound
Bus
On Cleveland & 41st Southbound
Bus
On 39th & Cleveland Eastbound
Bus
On Indiana & 41st Southbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oak Park Southeast
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Park Southeast, Kansas City sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Oak Park Southeast, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $125,810, 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
1,989
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,386
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,706
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85%
College Graduates
16.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.6%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 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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