Kansas City, MO variant. This is a Kansas City, MO-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
Kansas City property tax runs about 1.27% of value - roughly $3,112/year on the $245,000 median home.
Property tax in Kansas City
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 1.27% effective rate captures Kansas City's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $245,000 median home that's $3,112/year ($259/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri levies a local earnings tax on residents and people working in the city, in addition to Missouri state taxes.
Kansas City offers relatively affordable home prices for a large metro.
Kansas City's economy spans logistics, finance, and government, with a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: $245,000 home
$245,000 × 1.27% = $3,112/year. A $600,000 Kansas City home would owe about $7,620.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $245,000
- Median rent: $1,300/mo
- Median household income: $65,835
- Local sales tax: 8.86%
- City income tax: 1%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.27%
- Cost of living index: 90 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Kansas City?
About 1.27% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Kansas City home?
Roughly $3,112 per year.