Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (23) F
Homer's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cardboard Corner Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hattie’s Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Filling Station
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urban Prairie
Coffee Shop
Kaldi's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Dog Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scooters
Coffee Shop
Aunt Jeans
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
the [un]studio
Art Gallery
TallulahBelle's
Art Gallery
Rio Theatre
Cinema
Fire Circle
Theatre Arts
R.G. Endres Gallery
Art Gallery
Leawood Movie Theater
Cinema
Cinemark
Cinema
AMC
Cinema
Ward Parkway Lanes
Bowling Alley
Aztec Fine Arts Theater
Theatre Arts
The Rose Theater
Theatre Arts
Splash Cove
Water Park
Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
Museum
Vincent P. Dasta Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (174) D-
The Peanut on Santa Fe
Bar
Maloneys Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Longbranch Saloon
Bar
Jock's
Bar
Metcalf Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Geo's Pizza
Fast Food
Billy Sims BBQ
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Topsy's Popcorn
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Fitness (10) F
Merriam Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Sylvester Powell Junior Community Center
Community Centre
Prairie Life Fitness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Genesis Health Clubs - Overland Park
Gym
Groceries (34) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hen House
Grocery Store
European Delights
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
The Better Cheddar
Cheese
Dolce Bakery
Bakery
Hen House Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Energizing Mission
Health Food
Werners Specialty Foods
Butcher
Brian's Bakery and Eatery
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (225) A+
Santa Fe Commons Park
Park
Clock Tower Plaza Park
Park
South Lake Park
Park
Young's Park
Park
Marty Park
Park
Marty Pool
Park
Antioch Square Park
Park
City Hall Park
Park
Antioch Acres Park
Park
Antioch Acres Park
Park
Kessler Park
Park
Cherokee Park
Park
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Par Course
Park
Bennett Park
Park
Sapling Grove Park
Park
Quail Creek Park
Park
Quail Creek Park
Park
Strang Park
Park
Louisburg Square Park
Park
Treeline Adventure Playground
Playground
Maple Hills Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Mohawk Park
Park
Porter Park
Park
Mohawk Park
Park
Shops (117) A+
Red's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Essential Hair Design
Hairdresser
Hair Lovin'
Hairdresser
Salon Exposé
Hairdresser
Herringbone Handsome Hair
Hairdresser
Carl's Salon
Hairdresser
Craig Sole Designs
Florist
Electronic Center
Electronics
Phillips 66 Express Stop
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
KC Tan Overland Park
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Half Price Books
Books
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
KC Barber Co
Hairdresser
KC Brick Store
Toys
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Micro Center
Electronics
Walmart
Department Store
Phoenix CBD
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Overland Park.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations
D-
Mission Transit Center
Bus Station
Johnson Drive at Roe
Bus Stop
Johnson Drive at Roe
Bus Stop
Roe at 55th
Bus Stop
Roe at 55th
Bus Stop
Ward Parkway at Gregory
Bus Stop
Ward Parkway at Gregory
Bus Stop
Roe at 53rd Terrace
Bus Stop
Roe at 53rd Terrace
Bus Stop
Ward Parkway at 70th
Bus Stop
Ward Parkway at 70th
Bus Stop
Ward Parkway at 69th Terrace
Bus Stop
Ward Parkway at 69th Terrace
Bus Stop
Ward Parkway at 69th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4%
F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Overland Park is 111/100 - which is 24% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C+

Overland Park crime rates are 2,617 per 100k, which is 9% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
2,394 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
222 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Overland Park is $87,629 - which is 64% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$87,629
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (58)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Overland Park Fire Department Station 1 - Marty Memorial Station
Fire Station
Overland Park Police Department
Police
Johnson County Fire and Emergency Medical Services District 2 Station 59
Fire Station
Shawnee Mission School District Police Department Headquarters
Police
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Care Spot Medical Clinic
Clinic
Station Number 1
Fire Station
Consolidated Fire District 2 Station 3
Fire Station
Jenkins & LeBlanc Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Prairie Village Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Overland Park Fire Station 42
Fire Station
The Village Dentist
Dentist
Station Number 1
Fire Station
Merriam Fire Department
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Merriam Police Department
Police
Mission Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Consolidated Fire District 2 Station 21
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing A+

Overland Park home prices are $295,800 - which is 119% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$295,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20%
A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools B+

The Overland Park graduation rate is 95% - which is 11% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
55%
D
High School Grad. Rates
95%
A+
Elementary Schools (49) F
Overland Park Elem
Tomahawk Elem
Heritage Online Academy
Overland Christian Schools
East Antioch Elem
Shawnee Mission West High
John Paul Ii Catholic School
Santa Fe Trail Elem
Briarwood Elem
Comanche Elem
Bethany Lutheran School
Oxford Park Kansas City Christian Campus
Kansas City Christian School
Pawnee Elem
Holy Cross Catholic School
John Diemer Elem
Corinth Elem
Trailwood Elem
Brookridge Elem
Highlawn Montessori School
Crestview Elem
Apache Elem
Mt Olive Lutheran School
Shawanoe Elem
Prairie Elem
High Schools (13) F
Heritage Online Academy
Overland Christian Schools
Shawnee Mission West High
Oxford Park Kansas City Christian Campus
Kansas City Christian School
Shawnee Mission East High
Shawnee Mission North High
Shawnee Mission South High
Accelerated Schools Of Overland Park
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Rockhurst High School
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ratings B-

Overland Park has an overall rating of 70% from 42 reviews.
User Reviews (6)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (36)
From AreaVibes
A
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Overland Park Area Facts

  • Overland Park has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Overland Park crime rates are 9% higher than the Kansas average
  • Cost of living in Overland Park is 24% higher than the Kansas average
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One very shitty city. NEVER Coming again! 1 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 07, 2022) Raised in mostly the mid part of city, and the entire city is a joke from top to bottom, cost of living-wise, and this place should be avoided like the plague. ...Read More Read Less
A good place, rent aside 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 12, 2021) Look, most of the negative reviews are probably coming from people who have had a silver spoon in their mouths since they were babes. Compared to where I’ve lived before, this place is Heaven to me. No more looking back behind my shoulder for gangs with pocket knives, no more w ...Read More orrying terribly over whether or not my door will be busted in by the common thug... This city isn’t the best by any means, but some of the folks writing reviews here don’t know how good they got it. Read Less
Kansas Best City 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 31, 2020) Top schools, great restaurants and hotels. Affordable cost of living. Affordable housing. Friendly people. Close to prestigious museums in KC. MO. Great night life in KC. MO ...Read More Read Less
Best Places to live and raise a family 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 24, 2020) I am a former NYC resident and have no regrets of leaving the Big Apple. Best schools access to any retail big chains and small. Restaurants and coffee shops everywhere and always packed with friendly people. So nice to see people dining outside at the Restaurants in this vibran ...Read More t city. Nice Parks. Beautiful and safe neighborhoods. A+ Schools, especially Blue Valley School District. Blue Valley North HS won Best in State. Read Less
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Kansas Best City 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 31, 2020) Top schools, great restaurants and hotels. Affordable cost of living. Affordable housing. Friendly people. Close to prestigious museums in KC. MO. Great night life in KC. MO ...Read More Read Less
Best Places to live and raise a family 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 24, 2020) I am a former NYC resident and have no regrets of leaving the Big Apple. Best schools access to any retail big chains and small. Restaurants and coffee shops everywhere and always packed with friendly people. So nice to see people dining outside at the Restaurants in this vibran ...Read More t city. Nice Parks. Beautiful and safe neighborhoods. A+ Schools, especially Blue Valley School District. Blue Valley North HS won Best in State. Read Less
Simple folks in a flyover state 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 09, 2020) Wasted 20 years in this boring and irrelevant place filled with simple minded rednecks. Nothing to do but go to a small shopping mall oak park mall or drive 40 minutes to the plaza in KCMO for shopping or dining, not many choices there either or drive 30 minutes to KCKS go to Nas ...Read More car If this is your thing.. Overland Park itself is a just a bunch of brown or beige cookie cutter homes. The only plus side here is that housing is affordable as you are only paying for construction materials as the actual land is worthless. unlike other cities where people want to live in, here you can purchase a 4k sqft for what you would buy a starter home anywhere else. So if you want a big house and your life revolving about mowing a big lawn this is the place for you. Read Less
Overland Park - Perfect For Family Living 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 06, 2010) Overland Park does not have the highlights of a big city, but more of a quiet type of excitement for families. There are many attractions for families in Overland Park like Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead or Overland park Arboretum and Botanical Garden. These places provide all ...Read More day for the entire family. When I am really hungry I got to Cinzetti's restaurant. It is the top rated Italian restaurant in the city. There are all types of restaurants in Overland Park with diverse cuisine like Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Metropolitan and Greek.

When I vacationed in Overland Park I stayed at the Doubletree Overland Park Hotel. The hotel was extremely clean and the service was memorable. Even though it would be too expensive for me, the top rated hotel in Overland Park is The Embassy Suites. If you are looking for a night on the town filled with Margaritas, Cosmos and dancing then Touche is the night spot to go to. If you are a sports fanatic then Lumpy's is hte most popular sports bar in town. The Oak Park Mall is the best place to shop in Overland Park. There seems to be a perfect mix of high fashion retail and regular stores throughout the mall.

The communities in Overland are nice and seem very friendly with parks, dogs parks and walks and bike lanes. Our family has always felt safe in any part of Overland Park and we wouldn't hesitate to return. Read Less

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      Overland Park, KS

      Overland Park is the second largest city in Kansas, behind only Wichita, and the largest suburb of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. It has consistently been considered one of the best suburbs in the United States and one of the best cities to retire in. Its population is currently booming, as is the local job industry. The friendly locals make Overland Park feel like home in a short period of time after moving here.

      Overland Park has a great job industry and the largest employer is Sprint, who has their worldwide headquarters campus in the city. Other employers include school districts and the service industry is particularly large. Most people will have no problem finding a good job in this part of the United States.

      For those with a family, Overland Park has some excellent public schools to choose from and the crime rate is relatively low compared to similar sized cities in the United States. The city also has options for higher education, including Rasmussen College and University of Kansas' Edwards Campus. People interested in shopping can find all they need at local shopping centers such as Oak Park Mall and Hawthorne Plaza. There are also 72 parks within the city limits, offering plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. All in all, there is a little something for every type of person in Overland Park.

      The cost of living in Overland Park is about average for its size, with the average apartment being just a little over $1,000 per month to rent. Groceries are also cheap thanks to the plethora of local supermarkets and stores. The only downside to the local economy is that the minimum wage is currently only $7.25, a rate that is very low compared to other metropolitan areas. There are some signs that this is changing, however, and that would considerably help in making the city affordable for all.

      Public transportation is decent in Overland Park, with the Johnson County Transit system connecting parts of the city with other suburbs and the downtown of Kansas City, MO. There are also plenty of roads and highways for those with cars. The only mode of transportation which might be a bit difficult in the city is bicycling, as Overland Park has less bike lanes/paths than some other similarly sized cities in the US.

      Overland Park is a beautiful, quiet suburb of Kansas City, MO. It is excellent for those wishing to retire from a larger city and also families wanting to make a new start. The average cost of living makes the city more attractive than other, larger cities and many types of people could live comfortably because of this. Expect to be welcomed with open arms.

      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Overland Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Santa Fe Commons Park
      Clock Tower Plaza Park
      South Lake Park
      Young's Park
      Marty Park
      Marty Pool
      Antioch Square Park
      City Hall Park

      Entertainment

      the [un]studio
      TallulahBelle's
      Rio Theatre
      Fire Circle
      R.G. Endres Gallery
      Leawood Movie Theater
      Cinemark
      AMC

      Food & Drink

      The Peanut on Santa Fe
      Maloneys Sports Bar & Grill
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      KFC
      Sonic

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Overland Park? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Overland Park.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Overland Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Overland Park Regional Medical Center
      Blue Valley Hospital
      Menorah Medical Center
      Saint Luke's South Hospital
      The University of Kansas Hospital – Indian Creek Campus
      AdventHealth South Overland Park

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Midwest Family Care Emergicenter
      KU Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine