Moving to Lee's Summit, MO
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Kansas City southeast suburb with strong schools, new construction, and an actual walkable old-town center.
- Population: 101,108
- Median 2BR rent: $1,400/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $800-$2,600
- Popular neighborhoods: Downtown, Summit Pointe, Raintree Lake, Winterset, New Longview
New construction in Lees Summit sits on clay soil with cracked-foundation risk. Get a structural inspection on anything under 10 years old.
Climate: Hot humid summers, cold snowy winters.
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