We filter out the undesirable properties, thereby saving you precious time and money. Kansas City lies on both banks of the Missouri River, covering a land area of 310.8-sq mi. We are a community of wide, tree-lined streets and many parks. More than 200 fountains grace our parks, public gardens, and parkways. Our city's historic core is on the south bank of the river, while sections to the north have a suburban character.
Interstate highways encircle the central business district, known as the downtown loop.
Between the downtown and the river to the north is the Kansas City River Market district, formerly called the River Quay, known for its renovated historic loft buildings, specialty restaurants, and nightclubs, as well as its bustling open-air farmers market. Riverboat casinos are a relatively recent addition to the city's waterfront. To the south of downtown, the restoration of Westport Square has turned another historic area of the city into a popular dining, entertainment, and shopping district. Our metropolitan area, known as Greater Kansas City, consists of 11 counties in Missouri and in Kansas. The population of the region is an estimated 1,663,000.