Olathe, Kansas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Olathe, KS.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Olathe, KS?
Olathe, KS has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 105 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $340,600 and median rent about $1,314, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $112,232. Typical commute is 17 minutes; summer highs average 86°F. Violent-offense rates run about 205.1 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 105U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $340,600U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,314U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $112,232U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.1%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 17 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 205.1per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 86°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Olathe compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 149,035City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $112,232Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year43% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 105ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year5% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $340,600City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year12% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,314City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($1,348)U.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.1%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 17 min32% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 205.1per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)63% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1134.6per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)62% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 86°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (87°F)Catalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 24°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals11.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 37.7 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals14% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 265As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (268)Catalog avg 268
Population trend
Olathe grew 18.0% from 126,269 in 2010 to 149,035 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Olathe, KS expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Olathe runs 5 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 105 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $340,600 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,314 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Olathe, KS?
Budget first around $1,314/month rent or $340,600 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $340,600
- Median rent $1,314/month
- Median household income $112,232
What is the job market like in Olathe, KS?
Labor-market context for Olathe: unemployment 4.1% and median income $112,232. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.1% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $112,232
How long is the typical commute in Olathe, KS?
Plan on roughly 17 minutes each way in Olathe. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 17 minutes average one-way
Is Olathe, KS safer than similar U.S. cities?
Olathe's FBI-derived violent rate (~205.1/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 205.1 per 100k
- Property 1134.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Olathe, KS?
Olathe's climate profile: 86°F summer peaks, 24°F winter mornings, 37.7" annual rainfall, and 265 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 86°F
- Winter low 24°F
- 37.7 in rain · 265 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Olathe, KS?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Cedar Creek and Ridgeview once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- Cedar Creek
- Ridgeview
About 149,035 people live in Olathe, KS. Median household income is roughly $112,232, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 105 — close to the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Entry home prices around $340,600 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
If you only tour one corridor, make it Downtown; if you have a weekend, contrast it with Cedar Creek and the quieter edges near Ridgeview. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Olathe with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Wide-open plains weather — wind, heat, and tornado season — is a planning factor. The normals show about 37.7 inches of rain and 265 sunny days across a typical year. Plan on roughly 17 minutes each way for a typical commute. Unemployment recently ran near 4.1%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates around 205.1 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Cedar Creek
- Ridgeview
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Olathe city, 1600000US2052575) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Johnson County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003967 OLATHE JOHNSON CO EXEC AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19