Kansas City, Missouri

River Market

Urban Living for Active Families

River Market offers urban families walkable city living with a vibrant market, excellent restaurants, and a tight-knit community in downtown Kansas City.

Median Home Price

$395K

Walkability Score

84/100

Population

5K

Why Families Love Living Here

River Market offers urban families walkable city living with a vibrant market, excellent restaurants, and a tight-knit community in downtown Kansas City.

Incredibly walkable urban neighborhood

Year-round farmer's market every Saturday

Diverse dining and entertainment options

Strong sense of community in the city

Unique loft and condo living

Access to city amenities and culture

River Market Market Statistics

Current real estate market data for River Market.

Median Price

$395,000

Population

5,000

Walkability

84/100

Top-Rated Schools in River Market

Excellent education is a cornerstone of family life in River Market.

8.5

Foreign Language Academy

Type:Elementary
District:Kansas City Public Schools
8.8

Crossroads Charter School

Type:Elementary
District:Charter
9.2

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy

Type:High
District:Kansas City Public Schools

Parks & Family Amenities

From playgrounds to community centers, River Market has everything families need.

Berkley Riverfront Park

Park

17-acre riverfront park with playground, biking paths, sand volleyball courts, and outdoor fitness station

Town of Kansas Bridge

Park

Historic walking bridge with river views

City Market

Shopping

Historic public market with vendors, restaurants, and events

Arabia Steamboat Museum

Museum

Historic museum featuring artifacts from 1856 steamboat - great for family outings (closing November 2026)

Local Insights & Hidden Gems

Insider tips from local families who know River Market best.

Saturday Farmer's Market

Event

One of the largest and best farmer's markets in the region - a weekly tradition for River Market families.

Best Brunch: The Farmhouse

Restaurant

Farm-to-table restaurant at 3rd and Delaware featuring unique brunch entrees with fresh local ingredients - perfect for family brunch.

Streetcar Access

Activity

Free KC Streetcar connects River Market to downtown and Crossroads - kids love riding it.

Urban Village Feel

Hidden Gem

Despite being in downtown KC, River Market feels like a small neighborhood where everyone knows each other.

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