Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Overland Park is a large city in Kansas with a population of 197,199. Residents earn $103,838 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Overland Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Overland Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Overland Park is $103,838, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Overland Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Overland Park is $384,400, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,455 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Overland Park is below the national average at 179 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,656 per 100,000, near the national average.
Overland Park is a highly educated community — 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Overland Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 295 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 85.1% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.9% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,838 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,370 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,458 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 30,095 |
| County GDP | $67,012M |
| Restaurants | 1,287 |
| Healthcare | 2,293 |
| Retail | 1,816 |
| Manufacturing | 418 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,419 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |
| Census Median | $384,400 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $470,417 |
| Median List Price | $477,000 |
| Median List Price | $477,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 155 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,455 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,666 |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,419 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,977/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,293 |
| Total Violent | 178.6/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.3/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rape | 69.4/100K |
| Robbery | 15.8/100K |
| Assault | 90.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,656.4/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 209.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,163.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 283.4/100K |
| Arson | 4.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.8 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (195.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8890°N, 94.6906°W |
| County FIPS | 20091 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.9% |
| 87% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,620/sq mi |
| Total Area | 75.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 150 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 153 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,293 |
| Restaurants | 1,287 |
| Retail Stores | 1,816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |