Life in Kansas City
The growing communities of the Kansas City metropolitan area position our people at the doorstep of a vibrant, refreshing environment, as well as an overall excellent place to live, work, and raise a family. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, the offices of Hovey Williams are within reach to a wide range of well-known sports venues, world-class entertainment, and historical sites, including:
- Oak Park Mall (10 minutes)
- Power and Light District (22 minutes)
- Kansas City Zoo (23 minutes)
- Kauffman/Arrowhead Stadiums (24 minutes)
- Country Club Plaza (25 minutes)
- Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun (32 minutes)
In addition to the countless recreational activities and popular attractions you’ll find throughout the area, Kansas City is regarded as one of the best places to live and work in the nation. Specifically, Kansas City was named one of the top 100 “Best Places for Business and Careers” by Forbes magazine in 2008 and one of the top 5 “Cities for Mid-level Professionals” by Kiplinger magazine in 2007. The area’s other recent honors include:
- Overland Park—named 9th “Best Place to Live” by CNN Money magazine (2008)
- Johnson County—named 3rd “Best Place to Live in America” by Fortune magazine (2008)
- Overland Park—named 5th on “Top 50 Cities to Live and Play” list by National Geographic Adventure magazine (2007)
- Overland Park—named best “Kid-Friendly City in the U.S.” by Population Connection (2001)
