The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 64015 sells for about $327,000, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 64015 — Blue Springs
The 64015 housing market remains stable with steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. Demand is driven by the area's reputation for quality schools and suburban lifestyle, though rising interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking suburban stability and good schools, as well as commuters who work in Kansas City but prefer a quieter residential environment.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 64015, Jackson County MO
Crime rates in Blue Springs are generally considered moderate, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime. The area remains consistent with regional trends for suburban Jackson County.
The ZIP is primarily served by the Blue Springs R-IV School District, which is widely regarded as a high-performing district in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies like Lake Tapawingo.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Kansas City employment core and local retail expansion. Major infrastructure projects focus on highway connectivity and suburban residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Missouri) — Occupancy Law Property Tax Proration: Allows for the assessment and taxation of newly constructed residential property starting the first month following occupancy, and pro rata removal from tax rolls for improvements destroyed by natural disaster. State (Missouri) — Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is assessed at 19% of its true market value. The formula is: (Market Value * 0.19) * Local Tax Rate = Annual Tax Liability.
Residents primarily commute via I-70, providing a direct route to downtown Kansas City. The average commute time is approximately 25-30 minutes.
The area features significant access to outdoor amenities, including Blue Springs Lake, various city parks, and local golf courses. Shopping and dining are concentrated along the I-70 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and low vacancy rates, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes. Rent growth has tracked with regional inflation.
The economy is anchored by the Blue Springs R-IV School District, local government, and retail/service sectors. It functions largely as a bedroom community for the broader Kansas City metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-70 serving as the primary artery. Public transit options are limited compared to the urban core.
Development is focused on residential expansion on the city's periphery and commercial infill along major thoroughfares.
The Jackson County Assessment Department manages property valuations, with reassessments occurring on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school, fire, and library districts, which are reflected in the total property tax levy.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind damage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter/data.census.gov for ZCTA 64015.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Worlds of Fun4.214.5 mi
- KC Wheel4.516 mi
- Oceans of Fun3.313.9 mi
- The Rush Funplex418.8 mi
- K1 Speed Lee's Summit4.34.9 mi
- Arrowhead Stadium4.79.8 mi
- Kauffman Stadium4.79.6 mi
- Worlds of Fun4.214.5 mi
- T-Mobile Center4.515.6 mi
- Kansas City Convention Center4.516 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.612.1 mi
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum4.88.3 mi
- B&B Theatres Lee's Summit 164.37 mi
- AMC Independence Commons 204.13.2 mi
- Main Event Independence4.43.3 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.612.1 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.715.6 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.814.9 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.915.6 mi
- Science City at Union Station4.815.7 mi
- James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area4.79.3 mi
- Swope Park4.512.4 mi
- Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area4.82 mi
- Lakeside Nature Center4.812.3 mi
- Blue Springs Lake Campground4.42.5 mi
- Lake Jacomo Marina4.53 mi
- Blue Springs Lake Marina4.62.3 mi
- Heart of America Golf Course4.412.1 mi
- Drumm Farm Golf Club4.35.5 mi
- Fred Arbanas Golf Course4.310.7 mi
- WinterStone Golf Course4.58.2 mi
- Stone Canyon Golf Club4.41.6 mi
- Independence Center4.13.2 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.67.3 mi
- Burlington3.97.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.49.1 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.49.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large recreational lake offering boating, fishing, and swimming.
Public 18-hole championship golf course.
Extensive hiking trails and nature education center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.