The Town FilesLenexa, Kansas
City in Johnson County · population 57,434 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $394,900
- Household income
- $103,239
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 37.2
Lenexa is a city of 57,434 people in Johnson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $394,900, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 96% of Kansas towns, more vibrant than 95% of Kansas towns.
How Lenexa ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lenexa is worth $394,900, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $103,239, which is more affordable than 4% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,454 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lenexa | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $394,900 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,454 | $815 |
| Median household income | $103,239 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Lenexa
| People | Lenexa | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.8% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lenexa
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 20.0°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lenexa since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 22, 1952 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 388 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on March 13, 2024.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| November 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4347: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| December 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | EM-3282: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 370,992 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,090 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Lenexa itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Lenexa
8 public schools with 3,765 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 665 | 15.5 |
| Manchester Park Elementary | PK-5 | 613 | 18.0 |
| Rosehill Elem | PK-6 | 469 | 14.7 |
| Rising Star Elem | PK-6 | 459 | 14.3 |
| Canyon Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 444 | 15.3 |
| Christa McAuliffe Elem | PK-6 | 407 | 13.6 |
| Sunflower Elem | PK-6 | 397 | 14.7 |
| Lenexa Hills Elementary | PK-6 | 311 | 14.1 |
Towns near Lenexa
- Shawnee, KS3.6 mi · 67,311 people · home $359,700
- Olathe, KS5.8 mi · 141,290 people · home $364,700
- Merriam, KS6.9 mi · 11,098 people · home $263,300
- Edwardsville, KS7.8 mi · 4,717 people · home $216,400
- Overland Park, KS8.1 mi · 197,238 people · home $413,600
- Bonner Springs, KS8.4 mi · 7,837 people · home $247,200
- Mission, KS9.0 mi · 9,954 people · home $289,100
- Prairie Village, KS9.1 mi · 22,957 people · home $435,700
Lenexa questions
Is Lenexa, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lenexa scores better for retirees than 37% of Kansas towns and quieter than 9%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Lenexa?
The median owner-occupied home in Lenexa is valued at $394,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,239, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,454 a month.
What is the weather like in Lenexa?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 20.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 13.8 inches of snow.
Does Lenexa get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lenexa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 22, 1952. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)