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Olathe, KS — ZIP 66062

Population: 78,841 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66062 (Olathe, KS) is $445,722 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 153 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,850/month. 29 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$445,722

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

153

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$445,722
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$445,722
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,000
Median list price
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
-41.3%
Median days on market
153 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
168
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
13 days
New listings (monthly)
109

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,850/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,420/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
29
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
6
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Olathe, Spring Hill, Blue Valley
Schools include
Olathe East Sr High, Havencroft Elem, Scarborough Elem, Black Bob Elem, Heatherstone Elem

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Commodities, Inc. (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,140
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
85,206
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
73,308

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COTTONWOOD SPRINGS LLC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
4.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,353
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
86.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
337,969
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,721

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 66062State medianUS median
Median home value$445,722$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$220,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market153 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,850/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,353$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 66062?
$445,722.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66062?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66062?
Median days on market: 153 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66062?
Typical rent: $1,850/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66062?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 66062 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66062?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 66062?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66062?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemical Commodities, Inc., 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 66062?
29 schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 66062 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 66062?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66062?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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