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Overland Park is a mid-sized city of 196,676 in Kansas, with a median household income of $100,876
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Overland Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Overland Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Overland Park city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Overland Park's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Overland Park costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Overland Park, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$361,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,378
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,876
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Overland Park's violent crime rate is 184.4 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
184.4 /100k
Property Crime
1761.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Overland Park is served primarily by Blue Valley.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Overland Park, KS
National Avg
School District
Blue Valley
—
Elementary Schools
22
—
Middle Schools
9
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Overland Park sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Overland Park's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Overland Park roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $361,800 and median rent is $1,378/month.
Overland Park's violent crime rate is 184.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1761.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Overland Park are operated by Blue Valley.
The district has 22 elementary, 9 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overland Park, KS has a population of 196,676, a median household income of $100,876, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Overland Park averages 38.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Overland Park, KS is covered by 11 ZIP codes: 66221, 66085, 66213, 66212, 66223, 66210, 66013, 66204, 66207, 66214, 66251.
The population of Overland Park, Kansas is 196,676 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Overland Park: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $361,800, median household income $100,876, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Overland Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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