At a Glance
Median Income
$103,838
$59,370 per capita
Home Value
$384,400
Zillow: $483,940
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
1,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.0% smoking rate
How Overland Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Overland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Overland Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Overland Park residents earn a median household income of $103,838 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,370. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Overland Park is $384,400 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,940. Median rent is $1,455/month, with 25.9% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Overland Park reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,790/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.9% of adults in Overland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Overland Park 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
Population197,199
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,620/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,838
Per Capita$59,370
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$384,400
Rent$1,455
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$483,940
Housing Units86,200
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property1,790/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault146/100K
Burglary112/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation965 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+25.2%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations150
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Overland Park was founded in 1960.
The median home in Overland Park was built in 1989.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
11.5% 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.