Why Kansas City
A compelling case for multifamily investment in the Heart of America
Greater Kansas City has substantial momentum with the Downtown area continuing a historic resurgence, suburban markets thriving with numerous exciting new developments, and excitement building across the entire region for FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to Kansas City.
A Network of
Neighborhoods
The greater Kansas City metro is separated into many unique and diverse communities which are also uniquely divided by the Missouri/Kansas state line. From the Urban core rich with dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities to the suburban communities with ample green space and an exceptionally high quality of life while offering some of the shortest commutes in the nation to reach the center of commerce in the Urban Core.
Hometown Heroes
World-class sports venues designed and built in Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium
NFL Football
CPKC Stadium
NWSL Soccer
T-Mobile Center
Multi-purpose Arena
Kauffman Stadium
MLB Baseball
Kansas Speedway
NASCAR Racing
Children's Mercy Park
MLS Soccer
Cable Dahmer Arena
ECHL Hockey
Legends Field
Minor League Baseball
Connected through Infrastructure
Exceptional transportation network and connectivity
Interstate
More interstate miles per capita than any other major U.S. city
Fiber
Miles of fiber deployed - most connected region in the nation
Streetcar
Passengers since 2016 with 3.6-mile extension underway
Rail Lines
Largest rail center in U.S. by tonnage - CPKC headquarters
Air
New KCI single-terminal airport serving 12M+ passengers annually
More on the Way
KC Streetcar Extension
3.6-mile extension to UMKC and Plaza
Wastewater Treatment
Major facility upgrades for environmental compliance
US 69 Expansion
Express toll lane project in Johnson County
Buck O'Neil Bridge
US 169 bridge replacement over Missouri River
South Loop Link
Sustainable urban park connecting neighborhoods
Barney Allis Plaza
Downtown plaza renovation and activation
Greenline KC
Urban trail loop connecting neighborhoods
Dynamic Downtown Developments
Major projects transforming Kansas City's urban core
One Light Tower
Luxury residential tower in Power & Light District
Two Light Tower
Second luxury residential tower with 296 units
Three Light Tower
Third tower adding 288 luxury apartments
Loews Kansas City Hotel
800-room convention center hotel
Superb
Suburban
Developments
The greater Kansas City metro is home to many dynamic communities with a substantial amount of exciting new developments underway.
Michael's Wonderland/Halo Ridge
New entertainment complex at 119th & Renner, including all-ability amusement park, multi-sport complex, hotel, shopping, and medical office
Andretti Karting & Games
Indoor karting and entertainment near Aspiria campus with go-karting, arcade games, and future hotel
AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk
260,000 sq. ft. sports facility with ice rink, turf field, and multi-use courts. Phase II adds more space.
City Center Lenexa
Mixed-use urban center with apartments, retail, and civic spaces
Gainfully
Employed
Civilians Age 16+ Employed in 2024
(CBRE Fast Report)
Most cost-effective tech market in the U.S.
(CBRE Scoring Tech Talent 2024)
Employment by Industry (2024)
Source: CBRE 2024 Fast Report
Living Well
for Less
Commute Time in the U.S. Among
the Top 50 Metro Areas
Below the National Average
Home Sales Price
Kansas City offers a good quality of life, especially when compared to other large metro areas across the country. It boasts affordable housing, a vibrant arts and culture scene, a growing job market, and a generally lower cost of living, making it an attractive option for many.
Cost of Living
KC Housing Affordability
Headquarters Hub
Home to prominent regional, national and international corporate headquarters
Learning Leader
A major draw for talent from universities across the region
Students enrolled in 4-year colleges in the greater Kansas City area
Major talent pipeline from universities in surrounding states:
Propelled by Bioscience
Heart of the Animal Health Corridor - the largest concentration in the world
The Kansas City region is a proven global leader in animal health, drug development, diagnostics and clinical research. Its central location provides access to a vast network of companies, organizations and resources that support further growth in the industry.
Net increase of bioscience companies since 2006
Of Animal Health corridor businesses are worldwide companies
Employees working in life sciences sector
Animal health companies - largest concentration in the world
Regional Bioscience Organizations
A City Defined by Design
A nerve center for architecture, engineering and construction services
A well-established culture of innovation and robust infrastructure has put Kansas City on the map as a nerve center for architecture, engineering and construction services. Additionally, a dedication to creating leading-edge education and training programs has resulted in a strong market for talent.
Of 4-year degrees in architecture/engineering (vs. 5% national)
Top global design firms in U.S. are based in KC
Of world's power systems designed by KC companies
Growth in architectural/engineering services (vs. 9% U.S.)
Employed in architectural and engineering services
Sports Architecture Capital of the World
Over 50 years of leadership in sports venue design
Of professional and collegiate sports stadiums and arenas in the U.S. are designed by KC firms
NFL stadiums designed by Kansas City firms
For over 50 years, Kansas City has been hailed as the "Sports Architecture Capital of the World." This reputation began in the 1960s, when the city bucked the trend of multipurpose venues by building two sport-specific stadiums side-by-side in the Truman Sports Complex.
In 1983, HOK (now Populous) was established as the first architecture firm dedicated solely to sports projects. This groundbreaking approach, fueled by local competition and the desire to attract top talent, spurred the growth of other Kansas City firms into sports architecture specialists.
Downtown's Resurgence
One of the Midwest's fastest growing downtowns
Downtown Kansas City endures as the region's largest employment center and fastest growing residential neighborhood area. The Downtown area benefits from a substantial volume of housing intermixed with offices, health care, education, a strong convention and tourism business, a vibrant art scene, and award-winning restaurants.
Population increase since 2010
Projected population growth 2024-2028
Capital invested 2000-2024
New multi-family units 2000-2024
New hotel units 2000-2024
Total streetcar riders since 2016
Powered by Industrial
A national strategic industrial hub punching above its weight class
Kansas City has transitioned into a national strategic industrial hub due to its central location, exceptional transportation network, availability of labor, and lower operational costs.
The Kansas City industrial market is a Top 15 market nationwide, and only 31st in terms of population. Kansas City punches well above its weight class.
Key Industrial Sectors
2024 Highlight: Kansas City recorded the highest year-over-year market rent growth rate in the United States for industrial space.
FIFA World Cup 2026
Kansas City selected as one of 16 host cities
Kansas City will host 6 FIFA World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium, including 4 group stage games and 2 knockout rounds. The event is expected to bring over 650,000 tourists to the region.
Argentina, one of the tournament favorites, will play their opening match in Kansas City against Algeria on June 16, 2026. The city will also host Ecuador vs. Curaçao and other high-profile matchups.
Investment: Both Missouri and Kansas, along with Kansas City, MO and Johnson County, KS have contributed funding to ensure a world-class experience.
Matches at Arrowhead Stadium
Estimated regional economic impact
Expected tourists to the region
Direct economic impact to Kansas
Weeks of World Cup action
Teams playing in Kansas City
Kansas City Gallery
Explore the landmarks and attractions of the metro
Kansas City Skyline at Night
Union Station and downtown skyline
Downtown Kansas City
Vibrant urban core with mixed-use development
Arrowhead Stadium
Home of the Chiefs and FIFA World Cup 2026 venue
Power & Light District
Premier entertainment and dining destination
Kansas City Daytime
Modern skyline with historic architecture
Download Why Kansas City
Get a printable one-pager for investor presentations
Source: FitzGerald "Why Kansas City" Report, Downtown Council Report, CBRE EA, KC2026 FIFA World Cup Committee