Olathe, Kansas
City Overview
As of 2007, Olathe's population is 114,662 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 23.34 percent.
The median home cost in Olathe is $231,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.45 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Olathe's cost of living is 10.44% Lower than the U.S. average.
Olathe public schools spend $5,843 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Olathe.
The unemployment rate in Olathe is 4.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Olathe jobs have Increased by 0.51 percent.
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People
The 2007 Olathe, KS, population is 114,662. There are 2,121 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Olathe, KS
The median age is 31.3. The US median is 37.6. 66.92% of people in Olathe, KS, are married. 8.57% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.78 people. 36.90% of people are married, with children. 7.82% have children, but are single.
Race in Olathe, KS
85.44% of people are white, 5.09% are black, 4.07% are asian, 0.50% are native american, and 5.42% claim 'Other'.
6.71% of the people in Olathe, KS, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 93.29% are non-hispanic).
Olathe People SperlingViews
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My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Olathe, KS, is 4.30%, with job growth of 0.51%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.84%.
Olathe, KS Taxes
Olathe, KS,sales tax rate is 7.53%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Olathe, KS Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $28,913, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $69,409.
Olathe Economy SperlingViews
re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.51% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 17.84% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.53% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $28,913 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $69,409 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 4.87% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 5.54% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.04% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.60% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 23.46% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 19.45% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 17.32% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.84% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.27% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.60% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 19.05% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 25.28% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.09% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.16% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.12% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.89% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.42% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Olathe, KS, is $231,800. Home appreciation is -3.45% over the last year. The median age of Olathe, KS, real estate is 16 years.
Olathe, KS Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 26.25% of the Olathe, KS, population. 3.16% of houses and apartments in Olathe, KS, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Olathe Housing SperlingViews
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My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
| Median Home Age | 16 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $231,800 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.45% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 70.73% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.16% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 26.25% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.98 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.55% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.94% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.56% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.41% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 4.31% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.08% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 38.74% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 23.87% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.87% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.13% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.91% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.19% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 23.76% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 13.14% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 10.86% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 22.38% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.87% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5.56% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3.49% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.70% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.24% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 420 physicians per capita in Olathe, KS. The US average is 170.
Olathe, KS Health Index
Air quality in Olathe, KS is 22 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Olathe, KS is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Olathe Health SperlingViews
OLATHE: Olathe is great -- growing suburb within 30 minutes of KC arts and... (read more)Where are all the single people?: I have been divorced for six years and have had no luck meeting a nice single female. Honestly, I do not believe they exist here. It's like the Twilight Zone. A friend... (read more)Very lonely: Kansas city is the worse place to meet a single, nice, professional female. Someone help me... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
Crime
Olathe, KS, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Olathe, KS, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Olathe Crime SperlingViews
There's a reason its called fly over country: They call it fly over country becuase the really cool stuff is on the coasts, but who wants to put up with that... (read more)re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
Climate
Olathe, KS, gets 39 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 18 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 91.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Olathe, KS. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 19. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 34 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Olathe Climate SperlingViews
There's a reason its called fly over country: They call it fly over country becuase the really cool stuff is on the coasts, but who wants to put up with that... (read more)re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
Educate
Olathe, KS, schools spend $5,843 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 341 students per librarian, and 382 children per counselor in Olathe, KS schools.
Olathe Education SperlingViews
re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)The schools are wonderful!: Part of the reason that I enjoy living on Olathe is the outstanding shool system... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Olathe, KS, takes 24 minutes. 86% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Olathe Transportation SperlingViews
There's a reason its called fly over country: They call it fly over country becuase the really cool stuff is on the coasts, but who wants to put up with that... (read more)re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Olathe, KS is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Olathe, KS is more expensive.
Overall, Olathe, KS cost of living is 89.56.
Olathe Cost of Living SperlingViews
There's a reason its called fly over country: They call it fly over country becuase the really cool stuff is on the coasts, but who wants to put up with that... (read more)re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
Religion
50.81% of the people in Olathe, KS are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 21.30% are Catholic; 19.33% are Protestant; 0.94% are LDS; 6.55% are another Christian faith; 2.66% in Olathe, KS are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilite with Islam.
Olathe Religion SperlingViews
re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)OLATHE: Olathe is great -- growing suburb within 30 minutes of KC arts and... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
| Percent Religious | 50.81% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 21.30% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 19.33% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.94% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 4.36% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.07% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.25% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.99% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.92% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 3.73% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.55% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.66% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
Voting
37.83% of the people in Olathe, KS are registered as Democrats. 61.12% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.05%.
Olathe Voting SperlingViews
There's a reason its called fly over country: They call it fly over country becuase the really cool stuff is on the coasts, but who wants to put up with that... (read more)re: special needs - 2/22/2007: Keith,
My family and I are looking to move to Olathe in the next few months. My two boys are currently taking special education classes. What schools will your... (read more)special needs: My son has special needs in School and the school district is very helpful and works with us at an individual level. We are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Olathe? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Olathe Click Here
