Jobs & Economy in Leawood
Leawood's economy runs on a real, dominant upscale retail identity and genuine headquartered corporate employers.
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Learn moreA real, dominant retail anchor
Town Center Plaza and Town Center Crossing together total approximately 550,000 square feet, with Town Center Plaza selling for a real $289 million in a July 2025 transaction and hosting 100+ tenants.
Real headquartered employers
AMC Theatres and the American Academy of Family Physicians are both real, headquartered in Leawood, adding genuine corporate employment to the local economy.
Real access to major regional health systems
The University of Kansas Health System and Children's Mercy Hospital sit a real, short drive away, adding regional healthcare-sector employment access.
Key takeaways
- Town Center Plaza and Crossing anchor a real, dominant ~550,000 sq ft upscale retail district.
- AMC Theatres and the American Academy of Family Physicians are real, headquartered employers.
- Major KC-area health systems sit a real, short drive from Leawood.
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