Olathe, KS

Olathe KS scores 78/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 44% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 56 (100 = avg); violent crime index 57; property crime index 54. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Olathe. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Olathe is about $1,314/month (moderate). At $1,314/month for a typical unit, you need about $47,304+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $364,700.

Median household income is $114,009, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($114,009) clears the $47,304 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 66°F (highs near 76°F, lows near 57°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Olathe: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 78/100) (2) Renters who want $1,314/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $47,304) (3) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $114,009 helps carry housing costs) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 78/100)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Olathe does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $47,304 household income for $1,314/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Olathe holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 78/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,314/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.