Missouri

Best affordable suburb: Smithville
Nearest major city: Kansas City
Population: 6,820
Median household income: $66,495
Median home price: $165,176
Unemployment rate: 4.3%
Violent crime index: 31

Smithville, a quiet suburb just north of Kansas City, has plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, and golfing. The Paradise Pointe Golf Complex has two 18-hole courses. About 44% of residents are married with children. The average commute is 25 minutes.

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