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Hilltop neighborhood features top K.C. landmarks and stunning city views.
Although the neighborhood got its name from the Union Cemetery, it is very much alive with new construction and lots of action in nearby retail, dining, and entertainment districts. Two miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, Union Hill is built around the cemetery, which got its name from the idea of creating a union between former towns Westport and Kansas in the mid-1800s.
Photographers will always have something interesting to shoot with soaring views of Kansas City from this elevated location.
"I see a lot of younger, early-career professionals moving to the area to be close to Crossroads and the Power and Light District," Jerrad Donalson says.
A realtor with Keller Williams Kansas City North, Donalson has been selling homes in the area for seven years.
Hilltop neighborhood features top K.C. landmarks and stunning city views.
Hilltop neighborhood features top K.C. landmarks and stunning city views.
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Easy access to Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 71 makes car travel simple
Easy access to Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 71 makes car travel simple
Drivers can take 31st Street to Southwest Trafficway to get on I-Interstate 35 to downtown or take 27th Street east to U.S. Route 71.
Kansas City's streetcar will eventually stop at 27th and Main and 31st and Main, right in the heart of Union Hill. Until then, neighborhood residents can walk and bike to shopping and dining spots. Union Hill's walkability and bikeability scores are 89 and 72 out of 100, respectively.
The Kansas City International Airport is 23 miles away.
New development blends well with older and rehabilitated properties
"The area has seen a pretty big explosion of development in the last few years. There's been a ton of new residential construction. The newer buildings are modern but have a traditional feel that fits the Union Hill style," he said.
In addition to these new buildings, many properties built in the early 1900s and 1940s have been rehabbed.
"Properties are moving along pretty well. They're not where they were two years ago, but homes are still selling faster than they did years ago," Donalson says.
He attributes that growth to the neighborhood's convenient location.
"Proximity to the city hard to beat," he says.
Over half of Union Hill is comprised of apartments. Condo buildings contain elements of styles like Craftsman and Victorian. Old-fashioned black streetlamps line several streets. Condos and single-family homes among those buildings range in price from the $300,000s to the $600,000s, with a median list price of $399,000.
Homes here sell after 20 days, compared to the U.S. average of 42 days. Around 30% of area residents own their homes.
New development blends well with older and rehabilitated properties
New development blends well with older and rehabilitated properties
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Locals close to new restaurants like Succotash and to K.C. stand-by's Bryant's and Topsy's
Just north of Union Hill, Crown Center is still home to Hall's department store, an elegant Kansas City shopping destination since 1916. On their way home from Crown Center, locals can grab some cinnamon or caramel popcorn at Topsy's, which has delighted K.C. families for 95 years.
Newer restaurants like Succotash, half a mile away on Holmes Street, have become instant favorites with local residents like Donalson.
"Succotash is a fantastic little breakfast brunch spot," he says.
Donaldson says he's never had a dish at Succotash that's disappointed him.
Locals can grab groceries and home goods nearby at popular stores like the Linwood Costco.
Neighbors gather for exercise, natural scenery and annual events at Penn Valley Park
Walkers, runners, and dog companions find a welcome moment of playfulness or exercise at the sprawling Penn Valley Park, just west of Main Street.
"It's not uncommon to see people out there playing with their dogs and throwing frisbees," Donalson says.
At over 100 acres, this green space is home to proud K.C. landmarks such as the Liberty Memorial and the National World War I Museum. Perched from those sites, visitors can see panoramic views of the K.C. skyline, which is stunning at night. Penn Valley features tennis courts and walking trails.
Neighbors gather for exercise, natural scenery and annual events at Penn Valley Park
Neighbors gather for exercise, natural scenery and annual events at Penn Valley Park
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Public and private school options nearby
Students can attend Longfellow Elementary School or Central High School, home of the Mighty Eagles; both receive a C-minus grade from Niche. Middle Schoolers can attend the D-plus-rated Central Middle School, home of the Warhawks. Private school options include St. Vincent de Paul Academy, whose Tracy Campus is a mile away.
Public and private school options nearby
Public and private school options nearby
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Memorial Day Concert and Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony mark seasons
Kansas Citians ring in the spring season every Memorial Day by flocking to Union Station's south plaza and the National World War II Museum and Memorial's north lawn to hear the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra perform. Locals can walk to this and other cherished annual events, such as the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony the day after Thanksgiving.
Neighborhood association solicits funds from members to hire off-duty police officers
Union Hill scores 6 on the CAP Crime Index, higher than the U.S. average of 4.
The Union Hill Neighborhood Association solicits funds from members to pay off-duty officers to patrol the neighborhood.
Donaldson says Union Hill isn’t as walkable as some other neighborhoods, but it’s still in a convenient location.
"One downside is it's not the most walkable area, but locals can walk to Martini Corner, and they're also very close to Midtown and Westport," Donalson says.
Neighborhood association solicits funds from members to hire off-duty police officers
Neighborhood association solicits funds from members to hire off-duty police officers
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Parks in this Area
Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Hospital Hill Park
Penn Valley Park
Dog Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Washington Square Park
Gillham Dog Park
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
32 min drive
Bus
On Mcgee Trafficway & 27th Northbound
Bus
On 31st & Grand Westbound
Bus
On 31st & Mcgee Westbound
Bus
On Main & 27th Street Northbound Nearside
Bus
On Mcgee Trafficway & 29th Northbound
Bus
On Main & Grand Northbound Farside
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Union Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Union Hill, Kansas City sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Union Hill, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $415,041, up 1% 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
1,994
Median Age
35
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,781
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,729
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
71.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
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®
54/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 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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