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Overland Park
  • City in Kansas
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Overland Park

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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Overland Park is a city in Kansas with a population of 195,249. Overland Park is in Johnson County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Overland Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Overland Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Overland Park and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Overland Park are highly rated.
    About Overland Park...
    Population
    195,249
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $314,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,248
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Overland Park Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      191.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      21.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      183.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,709
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      275.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Overland Park

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,769
    National
    $69,021
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