Overland Park KS
Kansas · Pop. 200,306
Overland Park, KS: median household income of $104,834, median rent of $1,515/mo, 3.6% unemployment. Our verdict: Solid Choice.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$104,834
per year
Median Rent
$1,515
per month
Median Home
$414k
home value
Unemployment
3.6%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
5.6%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
20 min
one way
City Reality Check balanced
"Overland Park, KS Reality Check"
In Overland Park, the rent-to-income burden runs around 17% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $104,834 and median rent is $1,515/month. 41% of renters spend 30%+ of income on housing — above the national average. Median home value: $413,600 — that's 3.9× the median income. 61% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 3.58% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 5.6%. Average commute: 20 minutes — mercifully short. Overland Park was founded in 1960 — that's 66 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 75.4 sq miles at 2,658 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 1,086 ft — elevated terrain. RoastMyCity overall score: 77/100 — Solid Choice.