Olathe, Kansas
A view of Lake Olathe Park in early morning, captured by John Brockus, horticulturist supervisor for the city. Courtesy of John Brockus/City of Olathe
- StateKansas
- CountyJohnson
- Population145,083
Olathe—a small, lush-green metropolis located a mere 23 miles southeast of Kansas City—received its name when settlers in the mid-1800s became enamored with the verdant hills surrounding it. They dubbed it Olathe, from the Shawnee word for “beautiful.”
Today, Olathe maintains that green reputation by caring for 1,367 total acres of park land for its residents, with Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center and the Indian Creek hiking and biking trail popular among outdoor enthusiasts in the area. Locals can get a taste of the pioneer days at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site, or once a year for three days during the Johnson County Old Settlers festival.
Residents can enjoy more modern amusements in Olathe as well. Motorheads can tour the Kansas City Automotive Museum. And music lovers can join the 15,000 people who come to watch the free Olathe Live! summer concert series each year.
Those who live in Olathe enjoy a high median household income of $101,492 thanks to the city’s proximity to Kansas City, and large employers like Garmin and the Federal Aviation Administration. Additionally, Olathe offers its younger population a decent public education. Within the Olathe School District, 25% of schools received above-average ratings by GreatSchools, and 93% of its students went on to graduate high school.—KR
Today, Olathe maintains that green reputation by caring for 1,367 total acres of park land for its residents, with Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center and the Indian Creek hiking and biking trail popular among outdoor enthusiasts in the area. Locals can get a taste of the pioneer days at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site, or once a year for three days during the Johnson County Old Settlers festival.
Residents can enjoy more modern amusements in Olathe as well. Motorheads can tour the Kansas City Automotive Museum. And music lovers can join the 15,000 people who come to watch the free Olathe Live! summer concert series each year.
Those who live in Olathe enjoy a high median household income of $101,492 thanks to the city’s proximity to Kansas City, and large employers like Garmin and the Federal Aviation Administration. Additionally, Olathe offers its younger population a decent public education. Within the Olathe School District, 25% of schools received above-average ratings by GreatSchools, and 93% of its students went on to graduate high school.—KR
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $364,956 |
| Median household income | $101,492 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 5.02%, Black: 5.69%, Hispanic: 11.48% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 93.29% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 25% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 20 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 38 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 72 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Care.com, Sharecare