Home of the Kansas City Speedway

An up-and-coming metro area, Kansas City rose nine spots to number 49 on the U.S. News & World Reports 2019 ranking of the nation's best places to live. Kansas City is a vibrant and growing city of more than two million residents in the heart of the Midwest named the "City of Fountains", Kansas City is home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and the MLB's Kansas City Royals and is known for its award-winning barbeque. Kansas City offers newcomers a great cost of living and a variety of housing and neighborhood options, a thriving arts and cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, dozens of art museums, and all the trappings of metropolitan living with a unique historic flair. Home to the Kansas City Speedway, this city offers hiking, horse trails, boating and fishing at Wyandotte County Lake Park; local parks scattered throughout the city; hiking and biking trails; an abundance of entertainment and shopping options with the famous Country Club Plaza and the revitalized Power & Light District; the Kansas City Zoo; various casinos on the river; wineries and breweries; hiking and biking trails; and the Kansas City International Airport. Learn about aviation history at the National Airline History Museum or visit the American Jazz Museum for jazz exhibits and live performances. Kids are sure to enjoy interactive science exhibits at Science City or The College Basketball Experience where they can brush up on their skills and Kansas City is home to nationally-recognized school systems. Epicureans know this is a "barbecue" city, but it also has a variety of dining experiences and cuisines to explore along with upscale shopping, cultural events and more! Living in Kansas City, you will embrace why the city has been named one of the nation's best place to live, work and raise a family.