Overland Park, Kansas
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City Overview
As of 2009, Overland Park's population is 169,403 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.83 percent.
The median home cost in Overland Park is $215,320. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Overland Park's cost of living is 6.36% Lower than the U.S. average.
Overland Park public schools spend $5,738 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Overland Park.
The unemployment rate in Overland Park is 6.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Overland Park jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 Overland Park, KS, population is 169,403. There are 2,939 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Overland Park, KS
The median age is 37.1. The US median is 37.6. 64.10% of people in Overland Park, KS, are married. 8.59% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 29.62% of people are married, with children. 5.36% have children, but are single.
Race in Overland Park, KS
87.77% of people are white, 3.51% are black, 5.55% are asian, 0.28% are native american, and 3.29% claim 'Other'.
4.48% of the people in Overland Park, KS, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.52% are non-hispanic).
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The Skinny on Overland Park, Kansas: Overland Park is part of the greater Kansas City Metro area. It is approximately 20-30 minutes to downtown KC, Mo depending upon where you are originating from. OP is... (read more)re: Flooding - 3/19/2008: I moved here from Portland, Maine on a five year assignment. Great place to raise a family. Schools are far superior to what we had back in New England, or at least... (read more)Flooding: I have seen tons of flooding in Missouri recently as I guess we all have. Is Kansas/Overland Park prone to seasonal flooding? Also, there are quite a few posts on this... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
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Health
There are 414 physicians per 100,000 population in Overland Park, KS. The US average is 170.
Overland Park, KS Health Index
Air quality in Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, 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.
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An honest review: I moved my family to Overland Park from the East Coast back in 1999. At the time, my job was offering lucrative transfers for employees. After talking it over with my... (read more)Quality of Life in Overland Park: OP is a great place to live because of great schools, reasonable cost of living and easy to get... (read more)Overland Park: Overland Park pros and cons
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1. pretty city 2. excellent location near KC and Lawrence 3. number of nice
stores and rests 4. number of parks 5. very educated city... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Overland Park, KS, is 6.10%, with job growth of -1.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.70%.
Overland Park, KS Taxes
Overland Park, KS,sales tax rate is 7.53%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Overland Park, KS Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $35,994, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $68,048.
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re: Flooding - 3/19/2008: I moved here from Portland, Maine on a five year assignment. Great place to raise a family. Schools are far superior to what we had back in New England, or at least... (read more)Flooding: I have seen tons of flooding in Missouri recently as I guess we all have. Is Kansas/Overland Park prone to seasonal flooding? Also, there are quite a few posts on this... (read more)WINTER: We are thinking fo relocating from northern Florida to the Midwest. Kansas is on our list. We have one child (so far) and the school system is horrible here. We have... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 30.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.53% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $35,994 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $68,048 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.22% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 6.38% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.60% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.47% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.68% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 14.99% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 16.80% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 9.21% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.74% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.91% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 24.36% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 27.68% | 20.24% |
| Service | 8.97% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 30.05% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.05% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 3.83% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 5.07% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Overland Park, KS, is $215,320. Home appreciation is -6.60% over the last year. The median age of Overland Park, KS, real estate is 22 years.
Overland Park, KS Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 29.02% of the Overland Park, KS, population. 4.69% of houses and apartments in Overland Park, KS, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Overland Park Housing SperlingViews
Affordability: Overland Park is a wonderful family area. The cost of housing is much lower than many other cities. Also, Overland Park is known for using more exterior trim to add... (read more)OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS: NORTHERN OVERLAND PARK IS BECOMING MORE CRIME-RIDDEN WITH MANY MORE RENTAL PROPERTIES AS THE OLDER RESIDENTS DIE OFF OR MOVE. ... (read more)People, before you get excited read this: Overland Park, the people.
The economy is going backwards there anyway and it will keep going downwards, wherever there is a place, where people do not act themselves,... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
| Median Home Age | 22 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $215,320 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -6.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 66.20% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.69% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 29.02% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.98 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.10% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.23% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.10% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.05% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 3.79% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.46% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24.34% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 32.20% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 10.54% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 4.45% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.05% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.19% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 14.41% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 11.17% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.92% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 22.30% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.50% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 17.27% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.06% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.08% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 1.28% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Overland Park, KS, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Overland Park, KS, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. 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.
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Crime from KC: Based on what I have read, the crime from Kansas City does not spill over into the Overland Park/Olathe area. Is that correct? Do residents fear that happening. 10-15... (read more)Kansas is probably like what you think it is.: Kansas is affordable, but boring and general populace is the kind of ignorant that just don't... (read more)The Skinny on Overland Park, Kansas: Overland Park is part of the greater Kansas City Metro area. It is approximately 20-30 minutes to downtown KC, Mo depending upon where you are originating from. OP is... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
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Climate
Overland Park, 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 213 sunny days per year in Overland Park, 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 33 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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re: Flooding - 3/19/2008: I moved here from Portland, Maine on a five year assignment. Great place to raise a family. Schools are far superior to what we had back in New England, or at least... (read more)Flooding: I have seen tons of flooding in Missouri recently as I guess we all have. Is Kansas/Overland Park prone to seasonal flooding? Also, there are quite a few posts on this... (read more)WINTER: We are thinking fo relocating from northern Florida to the Midwest. Kansas is on our list. We have one child (so far) and the school system is horrible here. We have... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
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Education
Overland Park, KS, schools spend $5,738 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 266 students per librarian, and 372 children per counselor in Overland Park, KS schools.
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An honest review: I moved my family to Overland Park from the East Coast back in 1999. At the time, my job was offering lucrative transfers for employees. After talking it over with my... (read more)Quality of Life in Overland Park: OP is a great place to live because of great schools, reasonable cost of living and easy to get... (read more)Overland Park: Overland Park pros and cons
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1. pretty city 2. excellent location near KC and Lawrence 3. number of nice
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Overland Park, KS, takes 22 minutes. 87% of commuters drive their own car alone. 6% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
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re: Flooding - 3/19/2008: I moved here from Portland, Maine on a five year assignment. Great place to raise a family. Schools are far superior to what we had back in New England, or at least... (read more)Flooding: I have seen tons of flooding in Missouri recently as I guess we all have. Is Kansas/Overland Park prone to seasonal flooding? Also, there are quite a few posts on this... (read more)WINTER: We are thinking fo relocating from northern Florida to the Midwest. Kansas is on our list. We have one child (so far) and the school system is horrible here. We have... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Overland Park, KS is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Overland Park, KS is more expensive.
Overall, Overland Park, KS cost of living is 93.64.
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People, before you get excited read this: Overland Park, the people.
The economy is going backwards there anyway and it will keep going downwards, wherever there is a place, where people do not act themselves,... (read more)re: Not a Fan - 2/1/2007: Thank you for your review Sam, you've helped me feel confident that my move next week to Overland Park was a smart one. It's so good to get out of Michigan and it's far... (read more)Not a Fan: It's way to easy to feel out of place here. For being in the midwest there are a surprising amount of blond-barbies, aerobics bunnies, mid-life crisis cars, and nuveax... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
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50.81% of the people in Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, KS are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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An honest review: I moved my family to Overland Park from the East Coast back in 1999. At the time, my job was offering lucrative transfers for employees. After talking it over with my... (read more)Quality of Life in Overland Park: OP is a great place to live because of great schools, reasonable cost of living and easy to get... (read more)Overland Park: Overland Park pros and cons
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1. pretty city 2. excellent location near KC and Lawrence 3. number of nice
stores and rests 4. number of parks 5. very educated city... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park 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% |
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37.83% of the people in Overland Park, KS are registered as Democrats. 61.12% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.05%.
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Kansas is probably like what you think it is.: Kansas is affordable, but boring and general populace is the kind of ignorant that just don't... (read more)Crime from KC: Based on what I have read, the crime from Kansas City does not spill over into the Overland Park/Olathe area. Is that correct? Do residents fear that happening. 10-15... (read more)The Skinny on Overland Park, Kansas: Overland Park is part of the greater Kansas City Metro area. It is approximately 20-30 minutes to downtown KC, Mo depending upon where you are originating from. OP is... (read more)Have an opinion about Overland Park? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Overland Park Click Here
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