A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Olathe - Kansas - 4K Downtown Drive
A recorded city visit shared by Mileage Mike Travels. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Olathe
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
143,720
Median age 36.6
Median household income
$112,232
Median rent
$1,314/mo
Median home value
$340,600
Schools
54
4 districts
Summer high / winter low
88° / 21°
Pros
- Household incomes run 43% above the US median ($112,232).
- Rent takes only about 14% of the median household income.
- 74% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Mild weather in June, September, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 58 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Cold winters: January lows average 21°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Olathe?
Olathe spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $337,400 to $342,700 by zip.
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Is Olathe a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 43% above the US median ($112,232). Rent takes only about 14% of the median household income. On the other hand: Cold winters: January lows average 21°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Olathe?
The median household earns $112,232. Rent at the median ($1,314/month) is about 14% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $52,560 a year.
How many schools are in Olathe?
54 public and private schools across 4 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Olathe?
Highs average 88°F in July and lows 21°F in January. The most comfortable months are June, September, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.