Olathe KS
Kansas · Pop. 145,057
Olathe, KS: median household income of $114,009, median rent of $1,314/mo, 2.7% unemployment. Our verdict: Solid Choice.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$114,009
per year
Median Rent
$1,314
per month
Median Home
$365k
home value
Unemployment
2.7%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
5.6%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
21 min
one way
City Reality Check balanced
"Olathe, KS Reality Check"
In Olathe, the rent-to-income burden runs around 14% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $114,009 and median rent is $1,314/month. 42% of renters spend 30%+ of income on housing — above the national average. Median home value: $364,700 — that's 3.2× the median income. 75% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 2.67% unemployment — a tight labor market. Poverty rate: 5.6%. Average commute: 21 minutes — acceptable. Olathe was founded in 1857 — that's 169 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 60.4 sq miles at 2,401 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 1,033 ft — elevated terrain. RoastMyCity overall score: 82/100 — Solid Choice.