Platte City

About the neighborhood: Platte City – Platte City, Missouri, is a charming small city and the county seat of Platte County, nestled about 25 minutes north of downtown Kansas City. As of 2025, it is home to approximately 4,860 residents, reflecting a steady annual growth rate of around 0.37% since 2020. The city is predominantly White (about 86.7%), with smaller representations of Black or African American (3.3%), Asian (1.7%), and residents of two or more races (5.1%). Platte City demonstrates economic stability, with a median household income of approximately $65,132, a per capita income of roughly $32,000 to $32,060, and a poverty rate near 6.9%. Housing remains affordable relative to many metro areas: the median property value sits around $195,000, while the typical home value is closer to $316,300, buoyed by a strong annual appreciation rate of about 13%. Market data shows average home values near $399,400, up 2.1% year-over-year, with homes going pending in an average of 12 days. Realtor data reports a median listing price of $602,000, though the median sale price is significantly lower at $371,900, and homes typically spend 158 days on the market in early 2025; Redfin data for June shows a median sale price of $240,000, down 27% year-over-year, with homes selling in about 42 days. Platte City’s residents enjoy reasonable commute times of around 22 to 23 minutes, and its proximity to Kansas City International Airport promotes accessibility and makes it especially attractive for retirees and travel enthusiasts—boosted by low property taxes of about 0.88% and the absence of state taxation on Social Security benefits. Overall, Platte City combines small-town serenity with access to urban resources, an affordable housing market, and solid economic footing, making it a welcoming community for families, commuters, and retirees alike.