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Olathe, CO

Olathe, CO.

Population: 5,005 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Olathe, CO is $466,879 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 145 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$466,879

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

145

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$466,879
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.7%
10-year appreciation
+118.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$466,879
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$375,000
Median list price
$364,995
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
-10.7%
Median days on market
145 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Olathe Elementary School, Olathe Middle/High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,648
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,700

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Colorado National Monument, Curecanti National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Clifford Field (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+326 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.2%
Median annual property tax
$930
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
37.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,231
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
240

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

How it compares

OlatheState medianUS median
Median home value$466,879$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$375,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market145 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$930$1,694$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 Olathe, CO?
$466,879.
What is the median sale price in Olathe, CO?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Olathe, CO?
Median days on market: 145 days.
What is typical rent in Olathe, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,657/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Olathe, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche.
Is Olathe, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in Olathe, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Olathe, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Olathe, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Olathe, CO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Olathe, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Olathe, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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