Welcome Home
Welcome to Kansas City, where we abound in pride for our hometown, and we are excited to share our world-renowned barbecue! To say there is a lot of heart here is an understatement. The KC Heartland is home to more than 2 million people who live in urban, suburban, and rural communities – in Kansas City there is a place for everyone. We have rich cultural experiences, a vibrant metro and thriving businesses. If you visit us, we promise you will fall in love with this city too!
Here are a few Kansas City highlights we’d like to share that might nudge you to joining us here:
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Check-out Kansas City’s ratings and rankings – recognizing our businesses, communities, and industry growth – among other things!
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Kansas City is home to 9 James Beard Foundation recognized restaurants, a vibrant art and music scene and so much more. Learn about all that KC has to offer.
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Our schools are top-rated. Learn more about the various school districts rankings throughout the area.
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Curious about commute times? Check out this commuter map for approximate drive times.
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Want to learn more about our housing and rent costs? Learn how affordable it is to live in Kansas City!
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Kansas City is diverse and welcoming to all who visit or call it their home. Learn more about diverse resources, events and offerings in the area with these Belonging Guides.

Ijon on Kansas City
I am a nurse in the NICU at Children’s Mercy. While I was pursuing my degree in nursing, I made the move from the St. Louis area to Kansas City.
There is so much to love about KC – the nightlife, the barbecue, manageable cost of living, activities and events around this city, and most importantly – the donut options!
Kansas City and Children’s Mercy are now my home and I couldn’t be happier.
- Ijon, ICU Staff Nurse