Why People Are Leaving Kansas City | The Ugly Truth Revealed!

[@movingtokc]

Looking to buy, sell, relocate or invest in Kansas City? Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

[@LastnameFirstname-j7p]

😂😂 Colorado number to invest in KC 😂😂

[@TheMadcell86]

You don’t even have a local #

[@movingtokc]

So? I lived in Denver for 10 years. My friends/family know this number. I doubt I’ll ever change it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Lopez913]

Kansas City doesn't have traffic if you've ever driven in a 10 top population US city.

[@ghost21501]

I thought this was a silly point as well. Has anyone been outside of missouri? I drive a semi and can tell you that we have some of the best roads and traffic.

[@andresciahooten9598]

I thought that bigger cities were wise. Like Los Angles and New York City

[@sodiumdetector1646]

If you havent been in the loop it, it doesnt matter the 'amount of people' the point he is making is 'this is a pitch point' that cannot be avoided in commutes. Other cities have many ways to get in to the city. We have 1 due to construction now for about 2 years. We have only 1 main bridge that can allow you in to the city. The other is under construction. Not only that but because of its design new comers will likely cause slowdowns trying to get in to lanes they require and have less then a mile to do so in bumper to bumper traffic in all lanes.

[@theonlyconformist]

We have a lot of highway miles per capita. It does get pretty bad, especially when there's construction, on 435 East and West in the Southern loop, but otherwise it's not bad at all compared to cities of similar size or larger.

[@clarkgribble516]

Very true. I moved here after living in Atlanta for a year. When people complain about KC traffic I just laugh.

[@PurpleHippoCinema]

The fact that kc is now forced to spend 25% of it's budget on the police force, yet theyre still saying their understaffed is lunacy

[@JULYXXIV]

They are compared to cities of like size. Their authorized strength is about 1,500 sworn to serve a resident population of 510,000 across 320 square miles - which is really small. As for the budget, they have dramatically increased the salaries of KCPD staff of every rank to encourage recruitment and retention. Also, when they mention that they are short-staffed, they mostly mean the Patrol Division - not enough bodies to staff the any of the watches across all six districts. This is especially true in North Patrol and Shoal Creek. They’re spread too thin.

[@LastnameFirstname-j7p]

@@PurpleHippoCinema 25pct of its budget to deal with 13pct of the population

[@NatureBoii99]

Kansas City is actually renowned for its highway infrastructure. There is virtually no traffic in comparison to other major cities.

[@HikaruKatayamma]

Have you never driven anywhere near the east side 435&70 interchange? 😳

[@KS5040]

Overbuilt highways just resulted in massive amount of sprawl and additional infrastructure to maintain over time. That means higher taxes.

[@NatureBoii99]

@@HikaruKatayamma Have you ever driven in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles or Atlanta?

[@about47t-rexes12]

My family and friends are the only thing keeping me here

[@KS5040]

It's a trap, grass is far greener in many other places.

[@striderSA]

As a heads up, around 13:37 you may have some corruption in the uploaded video? Not sure if that's my connection or not but I figured I'd mention it.

[@Gorchellyess]

Yes, there is.

[@xRootsx200]

Everyone knows the main thing is the $1500+ rent for a shack with fire, water, and black mold damage. That is the biggest issue.

[@gilbster]

I feel like the city has gotten a lot better at fixing potholes. And they have resurfaced some of the rough roads. 👏

[@matthewrhoades5156]

Everybody in the KCMO metro area knows you have to move to Johnson County if you want your children to get a solid education. KCMO schools are pathetic and that legacy goes back generations!

[@jonathonspurgeon3308]

Those or homeschooling

[@movingtokc]

It’s not always an option for people with school aged kids to move to JOCO, let alone homeschool. Some of the smartest kids I know go to KCMO school. There are several charter options that are world class. Not to mention private options. We have one child of our own in KCPS and he’s had a superb experience. The biggest challenge we face in KCMO is when it comes to middle school options as there are next to none.

[@dante5622]

Kansas has always had a better education system than Missouri.

[@mick58kc72]

Like KC north of the river, Blue Springs or Lee's Summit don't exist?

[@movingtokc]

Park Hill too

[@sodiumdetector1646]

I work downtown off main street, sense I started working there at the very beginning of this year. 5 car jackings, 2 successful. This was unheard of up until this year for this company. We now have 24 hour security and they still attempt to steel cars in daylight. Usually around 1pm.

[@lazarusman2000]

People are leaving KC because it sucks

[@KS5040]

You've got that right X 100. The worst aspects of the North and South with none of the advantages of either region.

[@theonlyconformist]

I'm looking to potentially leave Kansas City. Friends and family matter more to me than a place at this point, but my feelings towards KC as a place have become somewhat negative over the last two years. Could be that I just outgrew it years ago, and never left because I'm from here and starting over sounds scary and remote work made it easier to delay moving. I don't think it's chopped liver, but it went from being a B+ city to a C+ or B- city after the pandemic. This downgrade I'm giving it is because of the surge in property crime (my car was stolen last year, at lot of my favorite local businesses are getting broken into, I'm always worried about my car overnight now) and the increase in rent prices. Rent is still below the national average but the gap has narrowed a lot. I started looking in Chicago and Philadelphia and was surprised to find it's not really that much more expensive to rent in either of those cities. Working remotely has been nice, but I would have more opportunities working hybrid work in my industry if I lived in Chicago or Philadelphia. I also wouldn't need a car, which would narrow the cost of living gap between here and those cities somewhat, even if both of those cities are more expensive than here. The state of Missouri is also pretty awful. There is plenty of natural beauty in this state, but the state government is so awful and embarrassing. Not a huge deal because I only fly a few times a year, but the airport is nice but still small. It's only 40 gates. I'd prefer to live somewhere that had a bigger airport hub. Traveling internationally from KC is seriously annoying. It takes, no joke, twice as long as it would if you lived somewhere like Chicago. Buying a house is still much, much cheaper here than most cities, though. I know it's hard and out of reach for most first-time buyers, but compare that to almost any city with a population over 400k and you will struggle to find anything for less than $300k.

[@DigitallFlesh]

I sold my house last year due to high taxes and the rising homicide rates. Plus it has the worst dating market for singles. I did move to the country, but really enjoy it and it's a lot cheaper and peaceful.

[@kyleszwick5645]

The city and outlying cities need to do better about trash clean up its a huge problem

[@jackdetweiler3442]

The 1% earners tax is a frustration.

[@movingtokc]

It is and it isn’t. Property taxes are costing KC residents far more than the earnings tax.

[@jackdetweiler3442]

@@movingtokc fair point. I know the earnings tax is important for the city too. Does the city send out notices for the earnings tax that you must pay it? I honestly didn’t know about it until 3 years after I moved to Kansas City.

[@jackdetweiler3442]

@@movingtokc fair point. I know the earnings tax is important for the city too. Does the city send out notices for the earnings tax that you must pay it? I honestly didn’t know about it until 3 years after I moved to Kansas City.

[@theonlyconformist]

@@jackdetweiler3442 I'd be happy for them to double the earnings tax if they gave us something for it, like more resources to combat crime, more rail, etc. One of the biggest problems with the city is that it's just not as liveable as it could be, and it will take resources to fix that.

[@nicoleduffman4717]

I feel like you're not a true Kansas Citian if you haven't hit a pothole that gave you a flat tire 🤷🏼‍♀️ lol

[@movingtokc]

It’s a rite of passage 😂

[@jackdetweiler3442]

The potholes are no joke. I report them through the city app.

[@sodiumdetector1646]

If you dont bill the state for your tire once a year. You havent been here long enough.

[@prettygirlus9008]

After grad school, I relocated to KC from FL in 2002 for a great job. I rented a beautiful apartment in the Crown Center area (for $700/mo.!). I really loved it! But wanted to get back to the warm weather and, after two years, relocated back to FL. I have good memories of Crown Center and Country Club Plaza. But there were some sketchy areas.

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

@@prettygirlus9008 that same apartment is near $2K now. With a median area income of 45K

[@deannab9511]

I travel often and I hate to tell everyone, roads, traffic and congestion is almost everywhere ! Along with most of these other issues. Unfortunately this is the US.

[@ghost21501]

Seriously! I'm a truck driver, and I can tell you with absolute certainty that Kansas City is not bad at all. This issue would be last on my list. Taxes, poor schools, and crime would be at the top.

[@movingtokc]

@ghost21501 that’s why I put it first 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@meganstevens3318]

We are newer to OP from Phoenix, AZ. Traffic is a dream here 🥰 my advice is to ask people to drive and focus on their lane. LOADS of swerving drivers here!

[@chasl3645]

Kansas City should embrace not having good schools. It should drop property taxes and cater to childless and retired adults. Let private schools and the burbs handle the education...

[@firefly9838]

Yup

[@andresciahooten9598]

My issue with this city is that they don’t have anything interesting to keep people invested in the city

[@mikeh5629]

It all depends are where you are from. I just paid my property tax ($41,000.)on a 2500 sq ft condo. There’s always somewhere more expensive and somewhere cheaper.

[@clarkgribble516]

Hit a pot hole earlier this year that bent my wheel and knocked my steering out of alignment. Had to replace tie rods and the wheel

[@HikaruKatayamma]

Same thing happened to me on the east side. Missouri roads are horrific!

[@deannab9511]

I'll add I live in Blue Springs and in the past 5 years the traffic has become crazy !

[@ronnielester2933]

I don't drive in blue springs on wed.fri.and sat. It's a nightmare on those days 😂

[@PatrickThurmond]

I'm gonna say that the problem is with Kansas City, Missouri proper. Not with the suburbs around it. Many of the cities surrounding it are great to live in. The taxes and the corrupt city government are a huge problem. I grew up in Grandview (just south of KC) and now live in Overland Park (just west of KC). I'm well aware of everything in the area. The mayor of KC is extremely corrupt and arrogant. Just to work in KC proper I have to pay 1% income tax. Roads are always a mess.

[@dredaylarue]

Exactly. Let's not forget about the bus system. It has become very unreliable and unsafe. It's hard to get out to the outer counties because the bus system do not provide services out to these counties. they are counseling services because of funding. For some reason the mayor is trying to make this city the first and only city to run a bus system without fare, but yet the bus system is occurring a det that is not being covered. so that's why the services are being cut, the bus system is not reliable anymore they be dirty and it's just a mobile homeless shelter now

[@dante5622]

Great video, Kyle. I hope people who are miserable in KC will learn from this video.

[@JoeDean-r9k]

I work in kc as a telecoms contractor, and I've seen some wild shit. A month ago I was up on the ladder working on the line and watched a drive by shooting happen just a few houses down. The sad thing was it didn't even make me flinch cuz I hear shootings all the time. I'm not sure if anybody was hurt. They just shot at the house a couple times.

[@KS5040]

Must have been somewhere in the half emptied out east side of KC, MO.

[@jjaesse]

The streetcar is almost done, and the lack of major traffic on main street other than during unexpected road closures is good for the midtown area people are turning to alternative transport methods

[@chasl3645]

Property tax is theft.

[@nursesida]

I move from Denver, I live 2 miles from work- Quality Hill to Children's Mercy- Broadway and Main have been torn up since I came 2 years ago, they shut down half the streets around the T-mobile center on the weekend and now we are doing construction on connecting streets and I the bridge to go up North hasn't been open since I got here.Don't even get me started on potholes-where do your taxes go?

[@ronnielester2933]

Some needs to show the KC government what happened to Detroit, they are following the same road to ending KC as they did in Detroit.

[@cherylp9963]

Im starting to see alooottt of kansas plates in kc but not alottt of missouri plates in Kansas ???

[@Sondan1988]

Oh HELL NO !! We go to KC every so often and it is a HARD NO wanting to live there. Olathe and Overland Park are crazy

[@ParkerBG]

Olathe and OP are crazy? What do you mean?

[@Sondan1988]

@@ParkerBG expensive, rude people, crazy/dumb drivers, tons of traffic.

[@GreenKC]

Dude… Olathe and Overland Park are suburbs in the state of Kansas and aren’t part of Kansas City.

[@Sondan1988]

@@GreenKC LMAO !!

[@JULYXXIV]

@@GreenKCThey’re a part of the metro, though - as Hialeah is to Miami; Oak Park to Chicago; Henderson to Las Vegas; Metairie to New Orleans; and Hoboken to New York City. We are absolutely insane drivers in Overland Park, by the way. Not me, mind you, but everyone else for sure.

[@mikeh5629]

KCMO has a significant problem in the mayor’s office

[@mikejanacone8328]

I think every city has these problems not just Kansas City. Let’s just life in America right now unfortunately lol

[@chasl3645]

If you're inclined to go, please leave. Don't do us any favors by Staying... Bye-bye...

[@mrk8212]

Take it from someone who has lived other places.. Kansas City has a lot going on, the most important is a strong and diversified economy. The complaints here are the same in every metropolitan area in the U.S. of A, but at least in KC you know you can get and keep a job. The weather is another.. unless you want snow in your life. Not much of that lately. I am generally happy with life in the KC area. Disclaimer.. I live and work outside of the KC city limits.

[@KS5040]

LOL KC economy lags behind many other far more dynamic and innovative metro areas Weather is lousy for 80% of the year. Locals are cliquish and are extremely routine minded and set in their ways.

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

@@mrk8212 lol we don’t even have any Fortune companies. Very pigeon-holed in industry. Literally every business guy I know moved away by early 30s. The med school guys are the quickest to fly away.

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

@@KS5040 that partttt

[@mkc1rrc]

why on earth did you leave Denver to come back here????

[@movingtokc]

Denver isn’t the same city it was 15 years ago when I moved there. It’s more complicated than that, but that’s a big reason.

[@Kansas69]

Great video!! I have lived in the Kansas City area all my life and pot holes and crime have always been a problem. But something I have noticed that’s gotten worse the last few years is the graffiti and the location of this graffiti. I mean some of these people are risking their lives decorating the building and bridges and some of them are brand new not on service yet. I really feel the amount of tagging on a structure represents the quality of a city and something has definitely changed in Kansas City compared to 5 or 10 years ago.

[@rstark89]

Almost everything you're saying is any major metro in usa

[@HikaruKatayamma]

I drive Uber in KC and the Main Street shutdown is stupid. They are working on tiny parts, but leave the rest still blocked despite work being done. I’ve lived in Lenexa since 89, and love KC over all the other places I live. Biggest complaint about KC are their racist ass police.

[@apollo597]

Cringe

[@arnaldoserrano2289]

Roads are dirtiest than ever, there are not cleaning brigades as before, roads conditions worse, now takes forever to fix the potholes.

[@Montrana]

Haven't watched the video yet, but I'd be looking to move away if it weren't for already being committed to going to school at UMKC. Here's why: 1. Political climate in both states - being lgbtq+ (particularly transgender) in either Missouri or Kansas has gotten a lot worse in recent years and it'll get even worse than how it is now depending on how this next election goes. 2. Too car centric/not robust enough of a transit system - I really would prefer to not have to drive to work every day, but the transit system in KC is laughable at best. I wouldn't be able to get from where I live to where I work in a reasonable amount of time, if at all, using public transit. I'm glad we're getting more bike lanes and the streetcar extension, but I would really like a commuter rail system from the suburbs to downtown, and have bus routes split from the rail stops. Though I don't see that happening anytime soon, and I know getting another streetcar line is probably going to be several years away also. Also, traveling around downtown and seeing all the empty and often abandoned parking lots really hurts, and it severely impacts the walkability of the city. 3. Weather - thanks to climate change, it really feels like all but a couple months are blocked off from us doing very much of anything outdoors, and since I'm an outdoorsy person, that's a problem.

[@andresciahooten9598]

No offense, but what happened to getting on your local government about these problems

[@sodiumdetector1646]

Just because he made a video and posted it with concerns doesnt mean the people are not talking about these topics to the local government. Your assertion makes no sense.

[@ghost21501]

Are you seriously downplaying crime? It's an issue that encompasses everyone in the community, not just bad pockets. We need more police officers and strict incarceration.

[@movingtokc]

I’m not downplaying crime. It’s 2nd on my list.

[@frickinme]

You need police that aren't corrupt before you need more. KCMO cops are just the best armed gang.

[@brandonallison3433]

@@movingtokc you are actually exacerbating it. A quick look at homicide rates as reported by the KCMO police department shows it has remained steady, which goes against the first few seconds of your video. Literally just google homicide rate KCMO.

[@GhostOperator24]

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes!

[@brandonallison3433]

Do you have any links to crime data that supports its rise, I could not find anything that supports the claim that homicide or crime has risen in the past few years.

[@mrfmj123]

They have no proof of the crime. Just more MAGA fearmongering.

[@andresciahooten9598]

Also, I thought that the money from people buying lottery tickets helps out the schools. Is that what they were saying. That the lottery helps schools. So I guess it doesn’t

[@markschneider7794]

My wife worked for kcps. Lets just say money is not the issue.

[@YoonHangKimMD]

Come to Overland Park

[@HikaruKatayamma]

Better yet, Lenexa. 🤣

[@Spanglish-KC]

Im moving to the suburbs. Potholes, crime, school. If you send your kids to KCMO public schools it means you hate them or. cannot approve private school. I still love KC and even if I move to Johnson CO KS will spend time in the City. The problem with cities is the money class control development and the politics is about getting even / getting yours and not about doing whats best for all. Mayor Lucas is not the sharpest tool in the shed so he’s easily manipulated and thats why he was selected to be mayor. Mayor Lucas is a very nice man so not trying to insult him. I feel sorry for people starting out they have no choice but to move outside the city. You cannot live comfortably unless you’re making minimum of $150K

[@MikeGladden]

Because Taylor Fing swift is at chiefs games!!!!!

[@TMike-ud4jf]

It's the people for me. Everyone is so closed off and rude. Having a social life here is the weirdest endeavor

[@DavidLopez07]

Yes, you're right about that! I feel like there are cliques in KC, and so people tend to be closed off! KC is not friendly like most people claim it to be!

[@KS5040]

Correct, KC people are very closed off and not open to meeting new people and experiencing new things. Very cliquish and insular for a large city and a very backward social culture.

[@tomthumb2057]

Born in KC (61 years ago) alas the city has always been horrible. Lived in the Westport, Plaza, Red Bridge areas. Live on both coasts but 44 years in the KC area. Don't live within the KC city limits. There are no upsides it is corrupt to the core and always has been.

[@amygoff4127]

I lived in a little country Town, My husband and I moved to Kansas City Missouri, for a job opportunity, and I regret every moment of it!!!! As soon as our lease is up we are out of here!!!! More about the people, then anything!!!! The people are mean and rude and have no manners, unless you want to be treated like crap everywhere you go, don't think about moving to Kansas City Missouri!!!!!

[@LKCLifer]

That’s too bad you met some of the shittiest people in Missouri, but I hate to say that Missouri people are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met

[@amygoff4127]

@@LKCLifer Kansas City Missouri???

[@amygoff4127]

@@LKCLifer the city is completely different than the rest of the state the city has ran like Democrats the state has ran like Republican.

[@LKCLifer]

@@amygoff4127 I agree that KCMO is not a safe city there’s no argument there but not all of the people are complete a holes

[@amygoff4127]

@@LKCLifer So few nice people that I don't notice than.

[@hectorrodriguez2686]

KC is expensive.

[@cherylp9963]

True abt the mayor ruin it.........

[@carterbetts7195]

If you're white, KC is cool but if you're black it has very little to offer, it is so segregated 😢

[@apollo597]

If you’re rich and white

[@firefly9838]

What are you talking about? I am white and moved here from Minnesota and there are way more black folks here than I ever saw in my life. My neighbor black. Just stares at me menacingly like he wanna rob me or something.

[@carterbetts7195]

@@firefly9838 maybe you're in the wrong neighborhood 😳

[@huha123]

Idea from "mayor" Lucas: hey we have too many meth heads, lets "arrest" them, give them a choice of jail or being transported to outlying cities like Independence, MO! What a douche.

[@bd5av8r1]

KC politics of "nonpartisan" is a bunch of BS. Everyone is partisan. period. lol

[@chapstikc]

Kcmo resedent here. I like it here a lot. However, with the property assessment last year, my house value went from 200k to 420k... I'm in south Waldo. Had to take a day off work to prove my case the house was 290k market... the County assement office has taken no responsibility for the algorithm broad stroking over valued assements without physical inspections. They double my tax unjustly and then made it my problem and money again to make mostly right.

[@thehallswayy]

No way should a home that was built in the 90’s should cost more than 350k. Especially not in Kansas City.

[@movingtokc]

Supply and demand 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dirtylizard1212]

I want to leave but I know this is my home and will always return

[@andresciahooten9598]

The reason why we have more crime is because we don’t have a lot of police. Because most of the older police officers are retiring. And the police department didn’t hire any new police officers. Plus people are shooting at police officers, just to do it. So that makes people not want to be a police officer

[@Whosonii]

Kansas has an underline problem with racism for as long as i can remember.

[@Lixohh]

Kansas City is in Missouri buddy

[@mrfmj123]

​@@Lixohhmaybe he/she meant to say Kansas...buddy

[@Lixohh]

@@mrfmj123 then they'd still be wrong dipshit.

[@apollo597]

Not true

[@TheRedScareIsAlive]

Grass ain't greener other places

[@KS5040]

LOL, far better places to live than KC and I lived there 20 years.

[@hoodtraveltv7723]

If you moving and done with K.C take that jersey off Lol

[@johnmarquardt1991]

This guy lives in Colorado.

[@movingtokc]

I live in Waldo

[@Dislsslsmzbvs]

@@movingtokc😂Hilarious. Waldo’s Pizza is a hidden Gem🤫

[@JordanEMAW]

@@Dislsslsmzbvsin what way is it “hidden?” It’s a *very* popular pizza place.

[@Dislsslsmzbvs]

@@JordanEMAW I wouldn’t say “very” or “popular” considering I’ve live around the corner from it since 2019 but I guess you just felt the need to mention me. Hope your days good & you enjoy the Chiefs game tomorrow if you rep KC, friend.

[@johnmarquardt1991]

@@movingtokc You have a Colorado phone number.

[@marlonbrooks3527]

You need to do a better job explaining that KC is actually two cities in two different states. The city your video highlights is Kansas City Missouri. The Suburban cities your mentioning Olathe and Leawood are in the State of Kansas not Missouri. I guess your reasoning is the fact that there is not much going on in Kansas City Kansas. Most Kansas City Kansas residents come to Kansas City Missouri for all the attractions. Plus the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are based in Kansas City Missouri not Kansas. I know the State of Kansas is trying to buy them new stadiums.

[@thecaptaintaz420]

Hey, im glad i found your channel. I recentlt moved back from Denver, CO because of a combined reasons. But as i returned after 6 years i started noticing the things there are starting to happen here. Rent. Taxes, crimesz woke political nonsense. And i want considering entering into the political arena. However i have been having issues finding legit coverage of whats actually happening. Im glad i found this channel and i gave youna follow, so i was seeing if there are any other good channels that cover the actual events in KC. The news here is just as left leaning snd gas lighting as denver. Keep up the good work brother

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

@@thecaptaintaz420 you sound like you’d be happier in one of Missouri’s bumpkin towns where you’re around other hateful people like yourself 😘

[@danarnett9660]

Progressive mayor Lucas is ruining the city. How the F did he even get voted in?

[@SynthwaveRelax]

mayor lucas destroyed kansas city

[@SanFelipeCreek]

I will bet you that you don't live in the zip codes of 64130 🚨🚧🛑🛑🚧🚨 64132 🚨🚧🛑🛑🚧🚨 If I had to move to KC area it's definitely Johnson county Kansas DeSoto Overland Park Shawnee Mission Mission Hills Not Wyandotte I try to get the KC Star Newspaper 📰🗞️ down to read what is happening up there. Pluto is more convenient to see what's around the world 🌎 🧔🤠 Dexter Lombardo

[@dirtylizard1212]

I want to leave but I know this is my home and will always return

[@KS5040]

Most people I know including myself left the city many years ago and have zero desire to move back.

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

@@KS5040 I’m finally about to enter the managerial stage of my career and cannot wait for the second job after this because I will be applying no where in KC let alone the Midwest. This place is terrible. Even my 83 year old grandmother is like buy a house out west and take your poor grandma with you.