Olathe, KS
Population 143,720 · Kansas City, MO-KS MSA. Moving to or from Olathe? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
143,720
Cost of living (RPP)
92.543
Annual avg temp
55°F
Typical home
$433,117
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $112,232 |
| Median age | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $340,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,314/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.76 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.543 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.034, goods 94.12, services 86.642. Source: BEA, Kansas City, MO-KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
55°F
January low
20°F
July high
88°F
Annual snow
13.8"
Annual precipitation 40.7". Station: OLATHE 3E, KS US (3.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$433,117
ZHVI YoY
+4.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,842/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Kansas City, MO-KS
Total employment (MSA)
1,078,310
Median wage (annual)
$48,040
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 133,580 | $43,640 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 105,080 | $42,090 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 95,130 | $29,920 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 94,940 | $36,640 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 77,380 | $75,790 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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