Lenexa Kansas has 40,000+ residents and is located in Johnson County Kansas.  The city is in the southwestern portion of the Kansas City area.  More specifically, Lenexa is located at the intersection of I-35, I-435 and K-10 Highway.  This provides residents with easy access into, out of and around Kansas City.  Lenexa's outstanding accessibility is a key ingredient that has fueled the city's growth as a business center.  Not to be overlooked is Lenexa's reputation as a desired residential community.  Lenexa provides quality public safety and recreation services in a well planned environment.  

The Shawnee Indians were the first inhabitants in Lenexa KS  and the name Lenexa was taken from the daughter of Shawnee Indian tribal leader Chief Blackhoof.  The Shawnee Indians were friendly to white traders and immigrants who were heading westward on the Oregon & Santa Fe Trails.  Many of these immigrants changed plans and decided to stay and live in what is now known as Lenexa Kansas.  Octave Chanute "founded" Lenexa in the late 1800's as railroads began entering the area.  The St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad purchased the town site and had it platted in 1869.  The city was then incorporated in 1907.   As Kansas City grew westward Lenexa became a popular place for young families to live and for businesses to operate.  Lenexa Kansas continues to grow in western Johnson County KS.

Home prices in Lenexa Kansas range from $120's to $2 million+ with the average home price in the $260's. Housing types include Single Family Homes, Multi Family Homes, Condos, Townhomes (Townhouses), Villas, Patio Homes, New Home Construction Communities, Lots, New Subdivision Developments, Acreage, Commercial Property, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Property, Luxury Homes, Upper Bracket Homes, Golf Course Communities, Retirement Communities and Farm Land.  Lenexa offers a variety of housing style choices in great neighborhoods such as Brampton Park, Bristol Ridge, Falcon Meadows, Falcon Pointe, Falcon Ridge, Falcon Ridge Villas, Falcon Valley, Highland Crest, Manchester Park, Parkhurst, Stoneview, The Reserve, Whispering Hills, Woodland Reserve, C olony Hills, Maplewood, Arrowhead Lake, Quivira Meadows, Falcon Ridge, Briargrove, Noland Heights and Timber Creek.  These are just a few of the many great Lenexa communities.

Lenexa Kansas has excellent shopping, fun activities and a variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities all within close proximity.   Lenexa also benefits from a diverse business community which provides abundant high paying jobs within the city.  Lenexa's also offers commuters easy access to additional employment opportunities via highways I-35 and I-435.  While other comparable cities with such easy highway access deal with high crime rates, Lenexa has one of the best crime rates in Kansas City.

Lenexa Kansas schools are known for their excellence.  Students attend Shawnee Mission School District and Olathe School District and all grade levels consistently score above the national average on standardized tests.  A list of Lenexa schools with links to each individual school is located at the bottom of this page.