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Buckner is a city located in Jackson County, MO, approximately 25 miles east of downtown Kansas City. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,945 residents. In December 2024, the median listing home price in Buckner was $244,800, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year. The median sale price during the same period was $275,000, marking a significant 66.6% rise year-over-year. Buckner is part of the Fort Osage School District. Within the city limits, Buckner Elementary serves younger students, while older students attend Fire Prairie Middle School and Fort Osage High School. Established in 1875 as a railroad depot town for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Buckner's name origin is debated. It may honor former U.S. Senator Alexander Buckner, real estate operator Simon Buckner, or Thomas W. Buckner, an original owner of the site. Today, Buckner maintains its small-town charm while offering proximity to the amenities of the Kansas City metropolitan area.