Lee’s Summit, Missouri is the sixth largest city in the Kansas City Metro area with a population of 91,364. It was ranked 27th in the 2010 Money magazine 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Three public school districts serve the children of the city, Lee’s Summit School District, Blue Springs School District and Raymore Peculiar School District. The Lee’s Summit school district receive the state’s highest recognition for academic achievement, Missouri’s Distinction in Performance Award. During fall 2011, the the Lee’s Summit School District was recognized for being among a handful of districts in the state to earn a perfect score on criteria for the Distinction In Performance Award each year for the last 11 years. The Lee’s Summit School District was among 16 percent of the nation's school districts receiving the SchoolMatch "What Parents Want" national award in spring 2012. Longview Community College, Summit Technology Center, a branch of the University of Central Missouri and a branch of Baker University all provide opportunities for higher education in Lee’s Summit.
In November 2023, Jackson, MO's real estate market shifted. Closed sales decreased by 5.8% to 787, with an average price increase of 9.5% to $292,810. The median price rose by 11.1% to $250,000, signaling a growing market influenced by demand and property values. Average days on market increased by 12.9% to 35, while sellers received 96.8% of the list price, indicating a balanced negotiation climate. Pending sales rose by 3.2% to 654, but inventory decreased by 13.0% to 1,678, potentially impacting pricing and buyer competition. The supply, at 1.9, increased by 5.3%, highlighting the delicate balance between supply and demand.