At a Glance
Median Income
$65,170
$25,642 per capita
Home Value
$226,900
Zillow: $459,452
Median Rent
$962/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How Olathe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olathe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olathe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olathe residents earn a median household income of $65,170 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,642. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,041 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olathe is $226,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,452. Median rent is $962/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.8% of adults in Olathe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olathe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,788
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,170
Per Capita$25,642
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,203M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,900
Rent$962
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$459,452
Housing Units567
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,512/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
Elevation5,343 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Olathe was built in 1975.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.