RANK #35 / 1001 NAT · #1 / 10 KS · POP 167,654
1YR FORECAST: +0.2%
5YR OUTLOOK: +40%
Wyandotte County, Kansas, is distinguished by its unified government, merging city and county functions, and its position as a historical gateway. Located in eastern Kansas, it forms part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, with downtown Kansas City, Missouri, a short commute away. The community offers a blend of urban and suburban living, with notable towns like Bonner Springs and Edwardsville alongside Kansas City, Kansas. Outdoor recreation is accessible at Wyandotte County Lake and Park, featuring a 400-acre lake, wooded areas, trails for hiking and biking, and picnic spots.
Life in Wyandotte County is characterized by its diversity and a focus on community. Public transportation, including RideKC bus services, connects residents throughout the county and to the wider metropolitan area. The public school system includes Sumner Academy of Arts and Science, which has received national recognition. The local economy is experiencing growth driven by investments in healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. The University of Kansas Health System, a major employer, continues to expand its facilities within the county.
Wyandotte County is one of 145 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +1.4% runs below the profile's typical +4.9%.
See all 145 Heartland Steady Growth counties →Below national median (11.3x)
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.5x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Red Wolf DCD Properties Data Center Campus (Project Red Wolf)
Red Wolf DCD Properties LLC
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$12,600M | Planned |
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Project Yardbird Data Center Campus
PowerTransitions
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$500M | Proposed |
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East Side Energy Storage (300MW BESS)
East Side Energy Storage
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$300M | Planned |
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American Royal Complex
American Royal
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$165M | Under Construction |
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Turner Logistics Center
NorthPoint Development
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$125M | Operating |
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Homefield Wyandotte County Project
HFS KCK, LLC (Homefield)
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Wyandotte County ranks #35 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 97/100. The composite score reflects long-term strength — housing, income, and migration patterns — but near-term hiring is soft (employment is down 0.7% year-over-year). Median household income here is $63,631.
By national standards, Wyandotte County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $172,300, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.37 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,122/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Population and employment in Wyandotte County are both close to flat — population +0.2% YoY and jobs -0.7%. Home values shifted +1.4% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.88% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Wyandotte County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.