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Olathe
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb in Kansas
- 397 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingA
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA-
- JobsA
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$211,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$952
National
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Olathe Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Olathe
Jobs
A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$82,649
National
$55,322Olathe Reviews
397 reviews
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Olathe is definitely known for its schools! I believe the area high schools actually do a lot of specializing depending on the career student want to be in. For example, Olathe North High School is known for its S.T.E.M. programs. It's a very safe and family-friendly area with virtually little to no nightlife. If you can navigate construction sites and roundabouts, the commute time is fine and job opportunities are average. It does not feel like a diverse area though because of affordability and housing costs. It is in one of the richest counties in America, after all. A lot of people jog and bike along sidewalks, but playing sports and gym memberships are really common.
Olathe is a very large community near the Kansas City area. Schools are the root of Olathe. The district truly cares about your future and over the years have began a program to make a student's decision on choosing a career, easier. Each of the 5 Olathe high schools have three to five 21st Century Academies, or career pathways a student can choose to attend if it is to their interest. For example, I really liked film growing up, I chose to be apart of the Olathe Northwest Broadcast and Journalism program. If a student doesn't always end up going down that route for a career, they can still take away so much from the program. I have learned good leadership, technical, and time management skills that will help me in any work field down the road. The most meaningful thing about Olathe is that the school district truly wants you to succeed after you graduate.
Olathe is an incredibly clean place compared to other cities. The school system is also quite excellent. I had a very good experience in the Olathe public school system since the faculty are very helpful and genuinely involved as well as invested in the students. Olathe has also always been a rather safe place although some instances would suggest otherwise overall it is a good place for families. I think it would be great if the city became a more diverse place. The amount of other cultures and races is present but, definitely lower than some other places. This fact however, does not suggest that there is intolerance within the city as in my experience most are rather accepting but, like everywhere there is some sort of racism or prejudice.