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Preserving history in midtown Kansas City
Squier Park is a midtown Kansas City neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here, flags touting Historic Squier Park adorn the streetlights lining wide, landscaped streets. Development here dates back to the 1880s, when the neighborhood hosted the elite professionals of Kansas City. Today, Squier Park attracts anyone looking for historic charm close to Country Club Plaza, Westport and other midtown highlights. “The houses are older, but younger people moving in and restoring them has brought new life to the area,” says ReeceNichols Realtor Kevin Sieker, a longtime Kansas City resident.
Several of the most renowned architects in Kansas City designed the neighborhood.
Squier Park is on the National Registers of Historic Places.
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Renovated homes and brand new construction
Homeowners here take great care in preserving and updating their historic homes. Styles vary widely, encompassing Tudor-inspired homes, Prairie builds and Queen Annes. Squier Park also has a handful of newly constructed American Foursquares near Armour Boulevard. Three-bedroom homes typically start around $300,000, above the city-wide median price, and can climb above $400,000 for four or five bedrooms. New construction is popping up on previously razed properties, which range between $400,000 and $700,000.
Brightly colored Queen Anne are commonly found in the Squier Park Neighborhood.
Squier Park has a few contemporary homes in the neighborhood.
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A golf course turned picnic grounds
Squier Park homes are within walking distance of Hyde Park, a sprawling complex of green space and athletic amenities. Once the site of the first golf course in Kansas City, Hyde Park has sloping, grassy hills ideal for picnics and running dogs. Residents can pick up tennis or pickleball on site, or at the adjoining Gillham Park. The Manheim Green Playground is also mere steps from many homes.
Find a Quiet Place to Relax in the Sun and Read a Book in Hyde Park.
Hyde Park's playground has plenty of space for multiple families to enjoy it to the fullest.
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Local dining within and just beyond the neighborhood
Locals can walk to a handful of coffee shops and restaurants along Troost Avenue and 35th Street, including Urban Café, a popular weekend brunch stop with spins on regional favorites and vegan options. In 2023, Community Groceries opened in Squier Park to expand access to quality food in the area. The grocery store sources many goods locally and prioritizes affordability.
A significant draw for Squier Park buyers is its proximity to places like Country Club Plaza. “Squier Park is more of a quiet, residential area, but it’s close to every downtown Kansas City amenity,” Sieker says. The Plaza hosts 15 blocks of premier shopping and dining less than 3 miles from the neighborhood.
Gates Bar-B-Q is known for delicious smoked meats and the best sides in town.
Oddly's Correct Coffee Bar has several quiet place to read.
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Neighbors tend to a community garden
The Squier Park Neighborhood Association maintains a community garden at 38th Street and Virginia Avenue. Locals use the garden to grow herbs, fresh produce and flowers, the results of which are celebrated at the Harvest Festival each fall.
Neighbors also convene at several surrounding houses of worship, which include Lutheran, Catholic and Presbyterian churches, as well as an Islamic Center. Several of them occupy historic buildings.
Residents can rent a bed at Squier Park Community Garden to improve their green thumb.
The community garden is in the heart of the Neighborhood.
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Ride KC transit and Highway 71
Homes are about 4.5 miles from the city center, accessible via Highway 71 a few blocks east. Buses stop on all four sides of the neighborhood, with routes heading downtown and toward Country Club Plaza.
From the 1880s to the early 1930s, Squier Park slowly developed into a residential enclave.
Squier Park has access to Kansas City's expansive public transit system.
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Notre Dame de Sion, a Central Hyde Park school, was founded in 1912.
Squier Park students attend Kansas City Public Schools
Children can start at Faxon Elementary, which has a C-minus from Niche, then head to Central Middle, rated a D-plus. Teens graduate from Central High, which offers an Early College Academy for students looking to get ahead on college credits. The school also earns a C-minus. Families can also apply for lottery admission to DeLaSalle High School, a public charter school within the neighborhood.
You just never know who will shown up while your shopping on The Plaza.
Locals care about community safety
Squier Park has a crime score of 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index, just above the national average of 4. Locals activate their neighborhood streets through various neighborhood association events, including street clean ups, art walks and community garden work.
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Parks in this Area
Gillham Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Harris Park Midtown Sports & Activity Center
Basketball
Bike Trails
Golf
Kauffman Legacy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Oak Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Hyde Park
Tennis
Trails
Pickleball
Jim Nutter Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Manheim Green Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Gillham Dog Park
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
34 min drive
Bus
On Troost & 39th Northbound
Bus
On 39th & Tracy Westbound
Bus
On Paseo & 39th Southbound
Bus
On Paseo & 37th Southbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Squier Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Squier Park, Kansas City sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Squier Park, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $409,750, up 17% 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
836
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,807
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,293
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
23.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 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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