Lee's Summit, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, is considered "one of the most livable" communities in the United States, thanks to its affordability, strong job market, and low crime rate. Its easy access to the Kansas City metro area also makes it a popular location for young professionals searching for new homes in western Missouri. The city was initially settled as Strother in 1865 and, in 1868, officially became known as Lee's Summit. It is Missouri's sixth-largest city and is located in Jackson County, with a portion of the city extending into Cass County.
Only 20 miles from downtown Kansas City, Lee's Summit offers quick access to all that K.C. offers, including popular attractions like the American Jazz Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Kansas City Zoo. There is plenty to do in the city of Lee's Summit as well. The city features various recreational activities for residents of all ages across its more than 30 parks and recreation locations, including the 20-acre Charles David Hartman Memorial Park and Sports Complex offering softball, kickball, flag football, basketball, tennis, and volleyball (indoor and outdoor). Lee's Summit is also home to many great shops and restaurants, as well as a vibrant arts scene.
There are currently 152 new housing developments throughout the city of Lee's Summit where 41 new home builders are working to keep up with the demand for new custom homes in the Kansas City area, which includes other popular cities like Spring Hill, Overland Park, and Raymore.
