Housing
Home prices and rent in Olathe
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Kansas and the U.S.
Census geography: Olathe city, Kansas. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Olathe vs. Kansas and the U.S.
| Olathe | Kansas | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,700 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,314 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $114,009 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 75% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1976 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,500 | $238,100 | $364,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $895 | $1,019 | $1,314 |
| Median household income | $76,519 | $90,435 | $114,009 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area · Johnson County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 2 Olathe ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $113,400. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $63,500 | $72,600 | $81,650 | $90,700 | $98,000 | $105,250 | $112,500 | $119,750 |
| Very low income (50%) | $39,700 | $45,400 | $51,050 | $56,700 | $61,250 | $65,800 | $70,350 | $74,850 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $23,800 | $27,200 | $30,600 | $34,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 17, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Olathe?
$364,700, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $217,200 in Kansas and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Olathe?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,314 a month, versus $1,060 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Olathe?
The median home value went from $195,500 in 2014 to $364,700 in 2024 (+87%).
What is fair market rent in Olathe?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,257 for a studio, $1,366 for one bedroom and $1,546 for two bedrooms; across Olathe's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,480 to $1,800. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Olathe city, Kansas. Values are estimates with margins of error.