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Is Overland Park a Good Place to Live? Overland Park, Kansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Overland Park ranks #116 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #15 of 256 mid-size cities and #4 of 20 in Kansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (5.6%, #13 of 256) and low unemployment (3.5%, #34 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Overland Park by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Overland Park's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Overland Park?
Overland Park's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,515/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $483,940, 94% above the typical Kansas home ($249,603).
| Measure | Overland Park | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 92.5#337 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $483,940#788 of 1,187 | $249,603 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,757/mo#552 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $413,600#817 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,515/mo#732 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 3.9x#548 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 17.3%#184 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Overland Park housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Overland Park is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro.
Kansas housing market →Is Overland Park safe?
Overland Park recorded 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 51% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below Kansas's 457. That ranks #258 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #35 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Overland Park Police Department. Property crime runs 1,468 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Overland Park | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 161#258 of 1,085 | 457 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 1,468#460 of 1,085 | 1,797 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Overland Park?
The median household in Overland Park earns $104,834, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 39% above Kansas ($75,514). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Overland Park | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $104,834#286 of 1,312 | $75,514 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 5.6%#140 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | +0.6%#343 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Overland Park?
The median resident of Overland Park is 38.6 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 63.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #101 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 60.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Overland Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 38.6 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 63.7%#101 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 60.5% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Overland Park's schools and health?
Overland Park's 46 public schools graduate 92.9% of students in four years (Kansas 89.1%), with 14.7 students per teacher and $12,446 spent per pupil. 30% of adults are obese and 9.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Overland Park | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 92.9%#206 of 1,063 | 89.1% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 14.7#405 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $12,446#885 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 30%#391 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.2%#252 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 12.8%#48 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 6.2%#167 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 29,028 students are enrolled in Overland Park's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Overland Park?
The average commute in Overland Park is 19.7 minutes (Kansas 20); 0.2% of workers take transit and 24.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Overland Park scores 11.3 of 20 (above average walkable), #557 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.4°F and winters 32.8°F, with 37.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Overland Park | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 19.7 min#320 of 1,312 | 20 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 1.8%#34 of 1,312 | 4% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 67.8% | 76% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 24.6% | 10.3% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 11.3#557 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.7 | 21.2 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 43.8 | 25.3 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 55.1 | 35.1 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 64.9 | 44.8 | 3.9 |
| May | 73.9 | 55.3 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 83.2 | 64.9 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 87.5 | 68.9 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 67.3 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 78.1 | 58.6 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 66.5 | 46.9 | 3 |
| Nov | 53.1 | 34.8 | 2 |
| Dec | 42.2 | 25.4 | 1.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Olathe Johnson Co Executive Airport.
| Measure | Overland Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 55.1°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 76.4°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 32.8°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 37.7 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Olathe Johnson Co Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Overland Park?
Johnson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 85% of US counties.
| Measure | Overland Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.1%#234 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Johnson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Johnson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | 0.0013% | 83% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0087% | 82% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.015% | 74% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.065% | 28% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Overland Park compare with similar-size cities?
Overland Park is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #15 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 200,306.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KSPop. 200,306 | #116 | 67.9 | $104,834 | $1,515/mo | 161 | 19.7 min |
| Grand Prairie, TXPop. 201,883 | #760 | 54.0 | $81,619 | $1,629/mo | 202 | 28 min |
| Tallahassee, FLPop. 201,875 | #1007 | 49.9 | $57,409 | $1,293/mo | 629 | 19.1 min |
| Augusta, GAPop. 201,528 | #1173 | 45.9 | $55,485 | $1,142/mo | 547 | 21.1 min |
| Sioux Falls, SDPop. 201,469 | #309 | 61.9 | $75,970 | $1,035/mo | 364 | 17 min |
| Oxnard, CAPop. 200,928 | #912 | 51.5 | $96,212 | $2,032/mo | 557 | 25.3 min |
| Sunrise Manor, NVPop. 200,218 | #1275 | 40.0 | $58,421 | $1,397/mo | no data | 28.3 min |
| Grand Rapids, MIPop. 198,535 | #948 | 50.9 | $69,108 | $1,266/mo | 894 | 19 min |
| Birmingham, ALPop. 198,173 | #1264 | 41.1 | $46,051 | $1,107/mo | 1,239 | 20.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Overland Park compare with the rest of Kansas?
Overland Park ranks #4 of the 20 Kansas cities we track, with a score of 67.9 against Kansas's statewide 55.1. Its households earn 39% above the Kansas median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 94% above the typical Kansas home.
| City | Rank in KS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood, KSPop. 33,809 | #1 | 72.6 | $185,625 | $1,983/mo | 71 |
| Olathe, KSPop. 145,057 | #2 | 68.4 | $114,009 | $1,314/mo | 230 |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #3 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 |
| Overland Park, KSPop. 200,306 | #4 | 67.9 | $104,834 | $1,515/mo | 161 |
| Prairie Village, KSPop. 22,874 | #5 | 67.1 | $113,530 | $1,794/mo | 96 |
| Shawnee, KSPop. 68,542 | #6 | 66.0 | $109,940 | $1,322/mo | 228 |
| Gardner, KSPop. 24,526 | #7 | 64.8 | $96,818 | $1,306/mo | 185 |
| Salina, KSPop. 46,307 | #8 | 58.2 | $61,783 | $959/mo | 449 |
| Dodge City, KSPop. 27,613 | #9 | 57.4 | $68,721 | $1,045/mo | 185 |
| Garden City, KSPop. 27,819 | #10 | 56.5 | $72,865 | $1,052/mo | 486 |
| Lawrence, KSPop. 96,051 | #11 | 56.0 | $65,009 | $1,091/mo | 441 |
| Derby, KSPop. 26,062 | #12 | 55.8 | $84,112 | $1,136/mo | part year |
| Manhattan, KSPop. 54,239 | #13 | 55.1 | $60,172 | $1,003/mo | no data |
| Emporia, KSPop. 24,131 | #14 | 53.7 | $52,704 | $815/mo | 266 |
| Junction City, KSPop. 22,331 | #15 | 53.2 | $61,181 | $1,024/mo | 609 |
| Leavenworth, KSPop. 37,195 | #16 | 53.0 | $72,987 | $1,229/mo | 455 |
| Topeka, KSPop. 125,786 | #17 | 50.5 | $56,956 | $979/mo | 882 |
| Hutchinson, KSPop. 39,709 | #18 | 50.0 | $58,687 | $881/mo | 608 |
| Wichita, KSPop. 397,945 | #19 | 47.1 | $64,620 | $975/mo | 1,209 |
| Kansas City, KSPop. 155,135 | #20 | 45.5 | $62,401 | $1,123/mo | 981 |
All 20 Kansas cities we track, by overall score. Kansas statewide: median income $75,514, violent crime 457.2 per 100,000.
How is Overland Park's score calculated?
Overland Park scores 67.9 out of 100, #116 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Kansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Overland Park. Similar-size median 52.9.
68.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Overland Park's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
85.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Overland Park. Similar-size median 53.8.
72.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Overland Park's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
62.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Overland Park's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
66.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Overland Park. Similar-size median 51.2.
75.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Overland Park. Similar-size median 42.1.
48.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Overland Park. Similar-size median 50.1.
63.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Overland Park's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
54.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
68.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Overland Park's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Overland Park has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Overland Park
Is Overland Park, KS a good place to live?
Overland Park ranks #116 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #15 of 256 mid-size cities and #4 of 20 in Kansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (5.6%, #13 of 256) and low unemployment (3.5%, #34 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Overland Park?
Overland Park's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,515/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $483,940, 94% above the typical Kansas home ($249,603).
What is the crime rate in Overland Park?
Overland Park recorded 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 51% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below Kansas's 457. That ranks #258 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #35 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Overland Park Police Department. Property crime runs 1,468 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Overland Park?
The median household in Overland Park earns $104,834, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 39% above Kansas ($75,514). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Overland Park?
Median rent in Overland Park is $1,515/mo (Census), #732 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,757/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Overland Park?
The typical home value in Overland Park is $483,940, up 5.5% in a year, against $249,603 for Kansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $413,600.
How are the public schools in Overland Park?
Overland Park's 46 public schools graduate 92.9% of students in four years (Kansas 89.1%), with 14.7 students per teacher and $12,446 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Overland Park?
The average commute is 19.7 minutes, #320 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 20 minutes across Kansas. 1.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Overland Park?
Overland Park averages 55.1°F over the year, 76.4°F in summer and 32.8°F in winter, with 37.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Overland Park walkable?
Overland Park scores 11.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #557 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Overland Park at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 85% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Overland Park?
Johnson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Overland Park?
Overland Park has 200,306 residents. The median resident of Overland Park is 38.6 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 63.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #101 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 60.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Overland Park compare with the rest of Kansas?
Overland Park ranks #4 of the 20 Kansas cities we track, with a score of 67.9 against Kansas's statewide 55.1. Its households earn 39% above the Kansas median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 94% above the typical Kansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Overland Park?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Overland Park's population of 200,306 are Grand Prairie, TX (#760 overall), Tallahassee, FL (#1007 overall), Augusta, GA (#1173 overall), Sioux Falls, SD (#309 overall), and Oxnard, CA (#912 overall). Overland Park is #116.