A small town with an outsized engine — home to the massive BNSF Logistics Park, a falling tax rate, brand-new parks, and the metro's most affordable new homes.
Edgerton is a small town with an outsized economic engine. Home to just under 2,000 residents in the far southwest corner of Johnson County, it's also home to Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) — the massive BNSF intermodal facility that has drawn more than $1.5 billion in investment and made Edgerton one of the most important freight hubs in North America.
That industrial tax base has quietly transformed the town: new parks, a new community building, upgraded infrastructure, a steadily falling city mill rate — and, for the first time in nearly two decades, new residential construction. Dwyer Farms is bringing hundreds of new single-family homes at price points that undercut most of Johnson County, making Edgerton an emerging value option on the metro's edge.
The Edgerton Lifestyle
Edgerton pairs a historic small-town core with a wave of brand-new amenities funded by its logistics boom. It's quiet, affordable, and family-oriented, with I-35 access via the Homestead interchange, Gardner just minutes away, and downtown Kansas City about 35–40 minutes out.
Logistics Park Kansas City
Opened in 2013, Logistics Park Kansas City is a BNSF inland port — more than 15.5 million square feet of distribution space (with room for 26.5 million at full buildout), served by zero-emission electric wide-span cranes, automated gates, and capacity for up to 1.5 million containers a year. Its tenants include major names in retail and distribution, and at full buildout it's estimated to support roughly 13,000 direct and indirect jobs — an employment base that anchors housing demand across southwest Johnson County.
A Town Remade by Its Tax Base
Revenue from LPKC has funded a remarkable wave of community investment: a new wastewater treatment plant, water and sewer upgrades, sidewalks and trails, street reconstruction, new parks (Big Bull Creek Park, Manor Park, and the coming Glendell Acres Park), and a roughly $7.5 million Edgerton Greenspace Community Building downtown — the first new brick building in the historic core in over a century. The On the Go Travel Center (Kansas's first TA Express) and the Edgerton Crossing development (dining, a hotel, and a conference center) add services. Remarkably, that industrial and commercial tax base has allowed the city to lower its mill rate over time.
Outdoor Recreation
Big Bull Creek Park — one of Johnson County's newer large parks, with trails, fishing, and open space — anchors Edgerton's recreation, alongside Manor Park and a growing trail network. Hillsdale Lake is a short drive to the east for boating and fishing.
History
Edgerton was founded in 1870 when the railroad reached the area and was named for the chief engineer of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway — fitting for a town whose modern identity is built on rail. The downtown core dates back well over a century.
Education
Edgerton is served by Gardner Edgerton USD 231. Students attend Edgerton Elementary — a school that has stood on its site since 1920 — then Pioneer Ridge Middle School and Gardner Edgerton High School, home of the Trailblazers. Verify boundaries by address.
Homes and Real Estate
Edgerton has historically had a limited housing supply, but that's changing fast. Dwyer Farms is delivering roughly 275 new single-family homes at prices below much of Johnson County — the first large-scale residential development here in about 20 years. Established homes remain among the most affordable in the county.
For buyers, Edgerton offers a rare combination: brand-new homes, a falling municipal tax rate, new parks and amenities, and Johnson County schools — all at the metro's most accessible price point.
Edgerton is a small, affordable Johnson County town with USD 231 schools, new parks and amenities funded by its industrial tax base, a falling city mill rate, and new-home construction at Dwyer Farms. It's an emerging value option for buyers who want new construction at the metro's most accessible price point.
What is Logistics Park Kansas City?
Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) is a BNSF intermodal inland port in Edgerton — more than 15.5 million square feet of distribution space, over $1.5 billion in investment, and capacity for up to 1.5 million containers a year. At full buildout, it's estimated to support around 13,000 direct and indirect jobs.
What school district serves Edgerton?
Gardner Edgerton USD 231. Students attend Edgerton Elementary (a school that has stood on the site since 1920), then Pioneer Ridge Middle School and Gardner Edgerton High School (the Trailblazers). Verify boundaries by address.
Are there new homes in Edgerton?
Yes — Dwyer Farms is adding roughly 275 new single-family homes, the first large-scale residential development in Edgerton in about 20 years, at prices below much of Johnson County.
How far is Edgerton from Kansas City?
Edgerton has I-35 access via the Homestead interchange, sits just minutes from Gardner, and is roughly 35–40 minutes from downtown Kansas City.
Why is Edgerton's tax rate falling?
The LPKC industrial and commercial tax base funds infrastructure and amenities, allowing the city to lower its mill rate over time — even as it adds new parks, trails, and a community building.
What is there to do in Edgerton?
Big Bull Creek Park (trails, fishing, and open space), Manor Park, the new downtown community building, and the Edgerton Crossing dining and hotel development — with Hillsdale Lake a short drive away.
