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Longfellow Neighborhood Guide Kansas City, MO
About
Longfellow is a vibrant neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its beautiful historic homes and trendy dining scene. Nestled between the popular Hyde Park and Union Hill neighborhoods, Longfellow is conveniently located close to major highways like US Route 71. The neighborhood contains several parks, including the popular Spring Valley Park, ideal for outdoor activities. With a close-knit community feel, it offers a serene living environment just minutes from the bustle of downtown Kansas City.
What You Will Love about Longfellow, Kansas City, Missouri
- Longfellow's historic charm is captivating, with many restored Victorian and craftsman-style homes.
- The neighborhood is home to a diverse range of trendy restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
- The community is tight-knit and invested in maintaining a peaceful, welcoming environment.
- Proximity to downtown Kansas City and major highways allows for easy commuting and access to city amenities.
What’s Nearby
Longfellow is close to downtown Kansas City, offering an easy commute to the city's commercial and cultural hubs. Nearby, you'll find the vibrant Crossroads Arts District, a focal point of Kansas City's art scene. Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial are also a short distance away, offering enriching cultural experiences.
Lifestyle
Life in Longfellow blends urban convenience with a sense of historic charm and community. Residents enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, while also benefiting from the neighborhood's green spaces and peaceful residential streets. It’s perfect for professionals, creatives, and families seeking a community-centric urban lifestyle.
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Rental Trends in Longfellow
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||
| $2100 | $2100 | $1675 | $1795 | $1595 | $1479 | $1545 | $1300 | $1300 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 193 restaurants, 15 grocery stores, and 20 parks within a mile of the Longfellow neighborhood.
H J Hodes & Co.Business and Professional Services, Chemicals and Gasses Manufacturer, Home Improvement Service, General Contractor, Landscaper and Gardener, Plumber, Metals Supplier, Office, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.2 miles
2751 Gillham Rd
Longfellow FarmLandmarks and Outdoors, Farm, Garden, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
922 E 30TH St
- Costco
Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.7 miles
241 E Linwood Blvd
- Linwood Super Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
130 E Linwood Blvd
- One Stop Party Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.8 miles
3350 Troost Ave
- Save-A-Lot
Retail, Discount Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
3410 Troost Ave
- Longfellow Farm
Landmarks and Outdoors, Farm, Garden, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
922 E 30TH St
- TMC Healthy Harvest Produce Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.6 miles
2301 Charlotte St
- Linwood Super Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
130 E Linwood Blvd
- One Stop Party Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.8 miles
3350 Troost Ave
- Save-A-Lot
Retail, Discount Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
3410 Troost Ave
- Pharmnutri
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.9 miles
640 E Armour Blvd
You Say TomatoDining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2801 Holmes St
- Succotash
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2601 Holmes St
- Filling Station
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, American Restaurant
•0.3 miles
2980 McGee Trfy
- Union On the Hill
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.3 miles
2976 Gillham Rd
- The Combine
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Deli, Pizzeria
•0.3 miles
2999 Troost Ave
- Love Is Key Food And Dessert Innovation
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
3000 Troost Ave
- Mid 27th Food Mart
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
901 E 27th St
- H J Hodes & Co.
Business and Professional Services, Chemicals and Gasses Manufacturer, Home Improvement Service, General Contractor, Landscaper and Gardener, Plumber, Metals Supplier, Office, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.2 miles
2751 Gillham Rd
- Holy Cow Market and Music
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.4 miles
3107 Gillham Rd
- Populuxe Vintage Furnishings
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.4 miles
3109 Gillham Rd
- Sinclair
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station, Retail, Convenience Store
•0.5 miles
922 E Linwood Blvd
- Family Dollar Store
Retail, Discount Store
•0.5 miles
3156 Troost Ave
Sheila Kemper Dietrich ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.2 miles
2601 Gillham Rd
- Longfellow Farm
Landmarks and Outdoors, Farm, Garden, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
922 E 30TH St
- Troost Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
Tracy Avenue
- Troost Midtown
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
3115 Troost Ave
- Penn Valley Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
2698 Main St
- Hospital Hill Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
2343 Locust St
Artworks of Kansas City Fine Art ServicesArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.4 miles
3017 Gillham Rd
Sacred PsycheArts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer, Health and Medicine, Physician
•0.4 miles
901 E 31st St
- Hallmark Visitors Center
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, Art Museum
•0.4 miles
2501 McGee St
- Martini Corner
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Arts and Entertainment
•0.4 miles
400 E 31st St
- Inner Xpression Performing Art
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.5 miles
3110 Troost Ave
- Ludo's Shuffleboard bar
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.5 miles
323 E 31st St
Shoshin SalonBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
2603 1/2 Holmes St
- Montessori Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
2939 Cherry St
- Simply Grooming
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service
•0.2 miles
2939 Cherry St
- Electric Charging Station
Travel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•0.3 miles
2518 Holmes St
- Creative Nails Midtown
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.4 miles
817 E 31st St
- Windhorse Tattooing and Art Gallery
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.4 miles
901 E 31st St
MJ FitnessSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
2750 Cherry St
- 58 Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
2820 Cherry St
- Inner Space Yoga
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.2 miles
2711 Troost Ave
- Union Hill Athletic Club
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
2900 Gillham Rd
- Calvary Community Wellness Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
3002 Holmes St
Kansas City BarBellSports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.3 miles
2734 McGee Trfy
Underdog Wine Co.Dining and Drinking, Winery
•0.3 miles
2984 Gillham Rd
- The Combine
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Deli, Pizzeria
•0.3 miles
2999 Troost Ave
- The Antler Room
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Diner, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2506 Holmes St
- Cliff’s Taphouse
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.4 miles
3044 Gillham Rd
- Brick House
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
400 E 31st St
- Martini Corner
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Arts and Entertainment
•0.4 miles
400 E 31st St
Turn The Page KCCommunity and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
2401 Campbell St
- TNK Children's Foundation
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.5 miles
900 E Linwood Blvd
- Health Sciences Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.5 miles
2411 Holmes St
- Paseo Baptist Learning Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
2501 Paseo Blvd
- Children's Center Campus
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
3101 Main St
- Genghis Kahn - The Exhibition
Community and Government, Cultural Center
•0.9 miles
30 W Pershing Rd
- Children's Mercy Hospital
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.5 miles
2401 Gillham Rd
- Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
2600 Grand Blvd
- Children's Mercy
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.5 miles
2401 Gillham Rd
- Kansas City Missouri Police Department Central Patrol Division Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.6 miles
1200 E Linwood Blvd
- Kansas City Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.6 miles
1200 E Linwood Blvd
- Eye Foundation
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.6 miles
2300 Holmes St
Longfellow Apartments and Rentals
114 Rental properties in Longfellow, Kansas City, MO.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 0.6% | 27.4% |
| utilities | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| food | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| transportation | 2.2% | 15.6% |
| healthcare | 3.2% | 10.4% |
Longfellow Demographics
Longfellow Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
Good Transit
RideKC - 29th & Troost
Bus Stop
Troost Ave
RideKC - 31st & Gillham
Bus Stop
Gillham Rd
Troost MAX - Midtown/31st St
Bus Stop
Troost Ave
Source: foursquare.com
RideKC - 29th & Troost
Bus Stop
Troost Ave
RideKC - 31st & Gillham
Bus Stop
Gillham Rd
Troost MAX - Midtown/31st St
Bus Stop
Troost Ave
Source: foursquare.com
KC Streetcar
Train Stop
Main St
Amtrak Kansas City - Union Station
Train Stop
30 W Pershing Rd
Amtrak
Train Stop
30 W Pershing Rd
Source: foursquare.com
Longfellow Schools
- 6/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-12 • Public
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-K • Private
- NRNo Rating
- 2/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Charter
- NRNo Rating
Charter