Cost of Living & Housing in Roeland Park
Roeland Park's cost of living centers on moderately priced housing by Zillow's own typical-value measure, weighed against a property tax rate that runs above both the national and Kansas statewide medians.
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Learn moreModerately priced housing with genuine month-to-month volatility
Roeland Park's own Zillow-sourced typical home value runs $297,384, while separately cited sold-price figures ranged from $330,000 (October 2025) to $380,000 (May 2026) -- a real, disclosed spread reflecting a smaller market's thinner sales volume (base record).
A 1.44% effective property tax rate, above both national and state medians
Roeland Park's own 1.44% effective property tax rate (Ownwell) runs above both the national median (~1.02%) and Kansas's own statewide median (1.40%), with the specific tax bill varying by ZIP code within the city ($4,241 in 66202 vs. $4,266 in 66205) (base record).
Kansas's 5.20%/5.58% income tax and Social Security exemption
Kansas's real, current two-bracket individual income tax (5.20% up to $23,000/$46,000, 5.58% above) and full Social Security exemption for all residents apply in Roeland Park as they do statewide (base record).
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A confirmed, city-specific median household income figure and a reliable median rent figure for Roeland Park were not found with confidence this pass -- confirm both directly with a local property manager and Census Bureau QuickFacts (base record).
Key takeaways
- Roeland Park's typical home value runs $297,384 (Zillow), with sold-price data ranging $330,000-$380,000 across months reviewed.
- Roeland Park's own 1.44% effective property tax rate runs above both the national and Kansas statewide medians.
- Kansas's 5.20%/5.58% income tax and full Social Security exemption apply in Roeland Park as they do statewide.
- A confirmed household income figure and rent data were not found with confidence this pass -- confirm both directly.
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