Predominantly residential, Raytown is a pleasing combination of the advantages and positive aspects of small-town living.  Here, you’ll find a strong community spirit and avid boosters for high school sports teams, strong historical roots, well-established neighborhoods, superb schools, and friendly neighbors.  Located within the suburban ring of the eastern Kansas City metropolitan area, Raytown is ideally situated for an easy commute to major employment centers or world-class shopping, cultural, entertainment, and recreation amenities.  Affordable housing options include well-kept older homes shaded by mature trees or newer construction.  Lovely local parks provide picnic areas, ballfields, playgrounds, and tennis courts.  Also available are golf courses and lakes for fishing and boating.  The vast amenities of Swope Park in Kansas City are minutes from home, including Starlight Theatre and the Kansas City Zoo.