Living in Olathe (Kansas)
Olathe (Kansas) is a city in Kansas, United States, home to 134,305 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #13 of 11,898), remote workers (top 1%, #20 of 7,271), commuters (top 1%, #19 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Olathe (Kansas)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Kansas City, 31 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 26 min and sets around 0:01; in late June it sets around 3:48.
How Olathe (Kansas) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Kansas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 78 | #13 of 11,898 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #243 of 9,771 | #8 of 92 | Map |
| Low-income family | 74 | #82 of 8,006 | #4 of 45 | Map |
| Single parent | 78 | #29 of 6,237 | #3 of 34 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #632 of 9,474 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #94 of 9,474 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #310 of 10,762 | #7 of 104 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #152 of 4,537 | #3 of 29 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #167 of 4,444 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #267 of 3,053 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #20 of 7,271 | #5 of 61 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #19 of 6,227 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #373 of 3,933 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #47 of 8,006 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #538 of 12,111 | #11 of 126 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #423 of 4,114 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #291 of 7,271 | #7 of 61 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #220 of 9,474 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,042 of 18,063 | #180 of 235 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #10,709 of 16,523 | #90 of 201 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #8,868 of 18,063 | #209 of 235 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #440 of 16,523 | #7 of 201 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #172 of 21,167 | #6 of 298 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #272 of 12,111 | #3 of 126 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 82 | #94 of 12,111 | #8 of 126 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #139 of 4,750 | #4 of 31 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lenexa 11 km
- Gardner (Kansas) 12 km
- Spring Hill (Kansas) 15 km
- De Soto (Kansas) 17 km
- Overland Park 17 km
- Merriam 19 km
- Shawnee (Kansas) 20 km
- Leawood (Kansas) 20 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.