12 Things Longtime Kansas Citians Wish They Could Tell Newcomers
By Clarisa|Published February 28, 2018
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Clarisa
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Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during their time here in the Sunflower State. As a busy mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, they write whenever there is spare time.
On the outside, Kansas City looks like a great place to be if you like Worlds of Fun and fountains everywhere. That alone might make people want to move to Kansas City. However, we’re actually a diverse area full of different communities and plenty of non-theme park activities. That doesn’t mean we aren’t the best place to be, however. In fact, it’s just the opposite. We love where we live! Here’s a few things that everyone should know before they move here.
1. There really are around 2 million people that live in the KC metro area.
For some reason, people think that we aren't a big place because we're in the Midwest, but 2 million is a lot, especially if you happen to be in the city for a big event. We aren't NYC, but we're still pretty big.
2. We have three seasons: boiling, freezing, and road construction.
Much of the city is easy to navigate, but there are areas that easily leave you lost without any idea where you've been or how you got there. It happens to locals too!
7. The crime rate is probably higher than you expect.
The probability of you being a victim of property crime is 1 in 23, and we've also got one of the highest motor vehicle theft rates in the country. It's not always rainbows here, but as long as you take precautions, you'll be fine.
There are plenty of nature centers, parks with local wildlife that deserves to be noticed. Kansas City is also surrounded by small towns that are full of history and deserve a visit.
11. We'll accept you, no matter where you came from.
