Blue Springs, Missouri

Missouri community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Kansas City, MO-KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73

C

out of 100

Overview

Blue Springs is a Missouri city with a population of approximately 60,539, part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $313,757. Median household income is $82,965.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 60,539 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $313,757 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $82,965 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.2 minutes
  • Part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

60,539

Source: Census ACS

$313,757

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$82,965

Source: Census ACS

26.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

25

Source: Walk Score

96 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Jackson County (county-level results)

59%
40%
Democrat 187,026
Republican 125,610
Leans D+19.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 65.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 72.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 54.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 25/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 53.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73

Location

Blue Springs, MO (39.0169, -94.2814)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.