How Happy Are Kansas City's Homeowners?

Known for great jazz and barbecue, Kansas City is home to the Royals, the Chiefs and the Country Club Plaza. And it’s also home to the nation’s tenth happiest homeowners. Homeowners in Kansas City enjoy a reasonable cost of living and easy access to highways. Interestingly, they also enjoy a whole lot of air conditioning: Not only do more than 90 percent of the city’s homeowners report having central air, but they also put it at the top of the list of the home features that bring them the most joy. Other features bringing Kansas City homeowners joy are natural light, hardwood flooring and up-to-date kitchens. So, what could make Kansas Citians even happier? Professional landscaping and updated bathrooms for starters. And quartz countertops and a fresh coat of exterior paint would top things off nicely.