Leoti, KS

Leoti is a small town in Wyandotte County, Kansas, located about thirty miles northeast of Kansas City. The population was 1,814 at the 2010 census. Leoti was founded in 1872 and named for General Lew Wallace's daughter.

The town's economy is based on agriculture and tourism. The town has two hotels and a restaurant, as well as several bed-and-breakfasts. There are also several antique stores and a few small businesses that cater to tourists. The main attraction in Leoti is the Wallace Monument, which commemorates General Lew Wallace, who fought in the Mexican-American War and wrote the novel Ben-Hur.

Real estate in Leoti is primarily residential; there are no commercial buildings. The median price of homes sold in 2009 was $130,000. Most of the homes are single-family dwellings; there are also a few duplexes and apartments available. The majority of the homes were built between 1940 and 1970; however, there are some newer homes available as well.

Leoti is located within commuting distance of Kansas City; it takes about forty minutes to get there by car from downtown Leoti. There are several bus routes that run through Leoti; these buses can take you to nearby towns such as Gardner or Mulvane without having to drive all the way into Kansas City itself