Here's what it costs to live in Olathe, Kansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,314 per month, while the typical home is valued around $364,700. Households earn a median of $114,009 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 57. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$114,009
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,314
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$364,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
145,057
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Census ACS
57.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,334
Per month
Avg Home Value
$365,743
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 66018 | — | $1,003 | $360,700 |
| ZIP 66061 | — | $1,150 | $314,200 |
| ZIP 66062 | — | $1,283 | $321,700 |
| ZIP 66215 | — | $1,370 | $279,200 |
| ZIP 66219 | — | $1,401 | $360,000 |
| ZIP 66220 | — | $1,225 | $523,200 |
| ZIP 66227 | — | $1,909 | $401,200 |
January Avg
30°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.8%
The cost of living index for Olathe is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Olathe is $1,314 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Olathe is $114,009 per year.
The median home value in Olathe is $364,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Olathe has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Kansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
