Jackson County is a top pick for young professionals hunting for new home sales in western Missouri. This healthy and diverse county earns high marks for its top-rated public schools, access to quality housing and jobs, and its reputation for being an overall great place to raise a family. Jackson County is the second most populated county in the state, behind St. Louis County. Although the historic city of Independence is the official county seat, much of the county's center of government is in Kansas City. Named for President Andrew Jackson, the county was first organized in 1826 and is part of the Kansas City metro area.
Jackson County has a vibrant history and is home to many museums and historical sites that will satisfy the curiosity of everyone in your family. The City of Independence is home to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum and the Harry S Truman National Historic Site, documenting the life and times of the former U.S. president and Independence native. The Frontier Trails Museum is located there and documents America's pioneer era. Kansas City is home to the American Jazz Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Kansas City Museum, and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Missouri Town 1855 is a 30-acre outdoor history museum located in Lee's Summit.
Jackson County is home to many notable lakes, offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Longview Lake is a 930-acre freshwater lake that offers boating, fishing, and swimming. Around the lake, which extends into portions of Grandview, Lee's Summit, and Kansas City, are opportunities for horseback riding, softball, golf, hiking, biking, camping. It is also a popular area for radio-controlled aircraft enthusiasts. Blue Springs Lake, a favorite spot for jet and water skiing, tubing, and powerboating, along with Lake Jacomo, is located in Fleming Park, the largest Jackson County park, featuring 7,809 acres of parkland with an array of recreational water and land activities available. The Missouri River binds Jackson County's northern border, and the county has historically been a hub of American river travel.
Throughout Jackson County, there are 132 new subdivisions where 39 new home builders are constructing new homes for families just like yours. Along with Jackson County, the neighboring counties of Clay County, Lafayette County, and Ray County are popular among new home buyers looking for master-planned communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area.