31. Roeland Park
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Description: This is a quaint, older neighborhood in the northeast corner of Johnson County with plenty of pluses. It’s 10 minutes away from the Plaza and 10 to 15 minutes from downtown and is within the desirable Shawnee Mission School District. The population is around 7,000, and home styles tend toward traditional, ranch, and bungalow. Prices generally run from $100,000 to $250,000.
32. Shawnee
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Description: Shawnee Mission Park alone is enough reason to want to live in this Johnson County community. It offers the Theatre in the Park, a fabulous lake, and a 450-foot-tall observation tower. Hey! I can see my house from here! There are 21 other parks to explore as well. Other recreational opportunities, at least for teenagers, can be found at the nearby malls, including Oak Park Mall and the Great Mall of the Great Plains. And the Plaza is a quick 10-minute drive away. Shawnee has nearly 50,000 residents and is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Look for traditional-style homes in the $80,000 to $800,000-plus range.
33. Spring Hill
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Description: Located in northeast Kansas, Spring Hill straddles the Johnson and Miami County lines, giving residents amenities of a big city in a rural setting. Incorporated in 1885, Spring Hill has recorded strong residential and commercial growth in the past few years and expects that to continue. It has about 2,500 residents, and an additional 6,000 people live outside its boundaries but within the school district. And like the good neighbors they are, they work together to address community needs. This city is about 20 to 30 minutes from I-435, the main artery. Houses tend to be on large-acreage lots, many with separate garages. The house prices are as varied as the style of homes available, from $50,000 to well over $500,000.
34. Stanley
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Description: Early settlers in this area purchased their home lots for about $10 an acre, and although you can add some zeroes to that now, the lifestyle is worth every penny. Stanley was annexed by Overland Park in 1985 but feels like its own little world with rolling, wooded acres. Many of the homes take advantage of the landmass, with homes set half an acre away from the road down a curving path. Several estates have horse pastures.Stanley is at the heart of the top-rated Blue Valley School District and is close to Town Center Plaza and fine restaurants. Architectural styles vary greatly, from Colorado lodge to traditional. Prices range from $140,000 to more than $500,000. There are a few multimillion-dollar estates in this ZIP code.
35. Westwood
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Description: Looking like a picture postcard of everything you could want in a neighborhood, Westwood offers well-manicured lawns, beautiful older homes, and picturesque neighborhoods. Its tidy size, just 1 square mile, gives it a small-town feeling. Parks and walking trails make Westwood great for families, and a health club with tennis courts and swimming pool are pluses. Ideally situated close to the Plaza and Overland Park, Westwood provides its 1,800 residents with the best of the metroplex. Home styles range from darling bungalows to handsome Spanish-style structures. Expect to pay from $150,000 for a modest home to $1 million or more.
36. Westwood Hills
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Description: Although at just three-quarters of a square mile, Westwood Hills is one of the smaller cities, it is one of the loveliest residential choices. It is filled with charming neighborhoods, serene streets lined with mature shade trees, and a showcase of eclectic architectural styles. Many are storybook Tudor-style with stone or brick set amid lush landscaping.The award-winning Shawnee Mission School District makes this an ideal community for families as well as young professionals. A very desirable address; expect home prices from $240,000 to $2 million.
37. Bonner Springs
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Description: On the western edge of Wyandotte County, Bonner has easy access to many areas of interest, such as Verizon Amphitheater, where headline musical acts appear, and the Renaissance Festival takes place in the fall. The Kansas Speedway is nearby as well. With a population of around 6,750, the city has its own school district. Homes generally go for $60,000 to more than $500,000.
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
39. Independence
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (816) 325-5000
40. Kansas City Power & Light
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (816) 471-5275
41. Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (800) 431-2131
42. Board Of Public Utilities
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (913) 573-9190
43. Westar
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (800) 794-4780
44. Missouri Gas Energy
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (816) 756-5252
45. Atmos Energy
City: Kansas City, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (800) 621-1867