Come to Kansas and "Carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done". You will find state information, moving companies, Realtors, school information, motor vehicle, and drivers license information to get your license changed.
Driving along Interstate 70 from St. Louis and Kansas City means being immersed in heartland America. Corn, cattle, soybeans, wheat, oil, natural gas, airplanes, you name it Kansas makes it. Heck they even export rock bands. Cheyenne Indian culture, famous for their ferocity, can be seen at Kansas History Museum in Topeka. Visit and see a full-sized Cheyenne tipi, a fully stocked covered wagon ready for a trip on the Oregon Trail The centerpiece of the museum is a locomotive made in 1880 for the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. Like most of the midwest, Kansas used to be inhabited by lots of Indians. However, when the whites arrived, they had superior weapons, tactics and technology and consequently the Indians were defeated and relocated to wherever the US Gov't thought they could put them.
The State of Kansas government portal is a tremendous source of information for any one thinking of moving to Kansas. A great guide, it is chockfull of employment, tax, voting, licensing, hunting and fishing information.
Here are some helpful tips and reminders for you:
Just because we all use email doesn't mean that we don't need snail mail, so, the United postal service allows you to change your address online. It is easy to use and helps make sure no mail gets lost in the transition.
Find a great moving company with a reliable, bonded and insured driver. Vanlines.com has done a great job at finding a company easy. They have put a list of moving companies in Kansas allowing you to get a free quote.
The state of Kansas Department of Safety has made learning the requirements and drivers license easy.
Here is a resource where you can view all the cities of Kansas real estate online making it easy to make an informed decision.
Being able to compare schools in Kansas and class room sizes really matter when you are a parent. Great Schools.net has done a great job at that. They even have parent reviews.
Kansas Home Price Appreciation (Average Annual Rate)
Kansas Vs. National Average
1 Year Kansas 6.2% National Average 8.6%
3 Years Kansas 6.4% National Average 7.4%
5 Years Kansas 5.6% National Average 6.1%
10 Years Kansas 5.1% National Average 4.3%
10 Largest Cities in Kansas:
1. Wichita 344,284
2. Overland Park 149,080
3. Kansas City 146,866
4. Topeka 122,377
5. Olathe 92,962
6. Lawrence 80,098
7. Shawnee 47,996
8. Salina 45,679
9. Manhattan 44,831
10. Hutchinson 40,787
