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:

• Check-out Kansas City’s ratings and rankings – recognizing our businesses, communities, and industry growth – among other things!

• 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. 

• Our schools are top-rated. Learn more about the various school districts rankings throughout the area.

• Curious about commute times? Check out this commuter map for approximate drive times.

• Want to learn more about our housing and rent costs? Learn how affordable it is to live in Kansas City!

• 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.
  
  

  • Asian Indian Community

  • Black Community

  • Chinese Community

  • Disability Community

  • Filipino Community

  • Japanese Community

  • Jewish Community

  • Korean Community

  • LatinX Community

  • LGBTQIA+ Community

  • Middle Eastern Community

  • Veteran Community

  • Vietnamese Community

  • Women Community