Kansas City MarketBeat Reports

Market Overview

Kansas City entered 2025 with steady fundamentals, including 94% average occupancy and year-over-year rent growth of 3.2%. The metro’s estimated population of 2.2 million continues to grow, thanks in part to strong hiring in education, healthcare, logistics, and tech. Data center development is emerging as a major demand driver, with Meta and Google investing in regional facilities. New starts have declined modestly, but the active pipeline remains concentrated in southern Johnson County and downtown, signaling sustained institutional interest.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate firm with over 50,000 employees in 60+ countries, headquartered in Chicago. Known for its strategic consulting and robust market analysis, the firm produces highly regarded “MarketBeat” reports that synthesize local performance and national trends. Their Kansas City team focuses on data-driven insights tailored to capital markets, institutional investors, and development firms, helping clients position assets for long-term success.