At a Glance
Median Income
$112,232
$48,655 per capita
Home Value
$340,600
Zillow: $434,937
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
11.0% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olathe residents earn a median household income of $112,232 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,655. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30,095 business establishments, including 1,287 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olathe is $340,600 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,937. Median rent is $1,314/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Olathe reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 958/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in Olathe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olathe has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population143,720
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,231/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,232
Per Capita$48,655
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$340,600
Rent$1,314
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$434,937
Housing Units52,585
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property958/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary67/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,037 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Olathe was founded in 1857.
The median home in Olathe was built in 1994.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,287 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.