Olathe, KS
Overall Livability
81
out of 100
🏙
81
Livability
💰
77
Affordability
🎓
84
Educational Attainment
🛡
83
Crime & Safety
☀
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Weather
City Overview
Population
142,114
Median Age
36
Median Income
$108,077
Poverty Rate
6%
Housing
Median Home Value
$317,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,229
Homeownership Rate
74%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
43%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher95%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher51%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband95%
Average Commute Time
23 min
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crime (per 1k)
2.29
Property Crime (per 1k)
12.19
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Similar overall livability
Pros
- ✓Very affordable cost of living
- ✓Highly educated population
- ✓Low crime rate
- ✓Excellent broadband internet access
- ✓Strong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
27%
18–34
21%
35–54
30%
55–64
10%
65+
13%
Key Facts
- Population
- 142,114
- Median Income
- $108,077
- Median Rent
- $1,229
- Median Home Value
- $317,900
- Median Age
- 36.3
- Homeownership
- 74%
- Broadband Access
- 95%
- Avg Commute
- 23 min
Nearby Cities
- Overland Park11 km
- Kansas City28 km
- Lawrence39 km
- Topeka78 km
- Wichita257 km
Featured In Rankings
- #10Most Livable Cities in America (2026)
- #1Most Affordable Cities in America (2026)
- #7Best Cities for Remote Workers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Families (2026)
- #4Best Cities for Retirees (2026)
- #5Best Cities for Nurses (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Healthcare Workers (2026)
- #12Best Cities for Teachers (2026)
- #4Best Cities for Retail Workers (2026)
- #5Best Cities for Retail Managers (2026)
- #4Best Cities for Customer Service Workers (2026)
- #2Best Cities for Service Workers (2026)
- #1Best Cities for Construction Workers (2026)
- #2Best Cities for Manufacturing Workers (2026)
- #12Best Cities for Truck Drivers (2026)
- #6Best Cities for Law Enforcement (2026)
- #3Best Cities for Insurance Workers (2026)
- #10Best Cities for Hospitality Workers (2026)
- #25Best Cities for Counselors (2026)
Other Cities in Kansas
- Kansas City155,438
- Topeka126,431
- Lawrence95,103
- Overland Park196,676
- Wichita395,951
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 77
- Educational Attainment
- 84
- Crime & Safety
- 83
- Weather
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