Overland Park, KS
Overall Livability
81
out of 100
🏙
81
Livability
💰
73
Affordability
🎓
97
Educational Attainment
🛡
75
Crime & Safety
☀
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Weather
City Overview
Population
196,676
Median Age
38
Median Income
$100,876
Poverty Rate
4%
Housing
Median Home Value
$361,800
Median Monthly Rent
$1,378
Homeownership Rate
62%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
35%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher97%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher63%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband95%
Average Commute Time
22 min
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crime (per 1k)
2.29
Property Crime (per 1k)
24.18
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Pros
- ✓Very affordable cost of living
- ✓Highly educated population
- ✓Low crime rate
- ✓Excellent broadband internet access
- ✓Short average commute times
- ✓Strong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
22%
18–34
23%
35–54
26%
55–64
13%
65+
16%
Key Facts
- Population
- 196,676
- Median Income
- $100,876
- Median Rent
- $1,378
- Median Home Value
- $361,800
- Median Age
- 38.4
- Homeownership
- 62%
- Broadband Access
- 95%
- Avg Commute
- 22 min
Nearby Cities
- Olathe11 km
- Kansas City26 km
- Lawrence50 km
- Topeka88 km
- Wichita267 km
Featured In Rankings
- #9Most Livable Cities in America (2026)
- #19Most Affordable Cities in America (2026)
- #12Most Educated Cities in America (2026)
- #16Best Cities for Remote Workers (2026)
- #13Cities Where Renters Pay the Least (2026)
- #19Best Cities for Nurses (2026)
- #21Best Cities for Healthcare Workers (2026)
- #16Best Cities for Teachers (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Retail Workers (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Retail Managers (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Customer Service Workers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Service Workers (2026)
- #6Best Cities for Insurance Workers (2026)
- #20Best Cities for Hospitality Workers (2026)
- #24Best Cities for Counselors (2026)
Other Cities in Kansas
- Kansas City155,438
- Olathe142,114
- Topeka126,431
- Lawrence95,103
- Wichita395,951
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 73
- Educational Attainment
- 97
- Crime & Safety
- 75
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