The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66061 sells for about $545,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,217 a month.
ZIP 66061 — Olathe
The 66061 housing market remains a robust seller's market, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand from families and professionals, coupled with the area's strong economic base and school quality, continues to drive competitive bidding and short days on market.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and suburban amenities, as well as professionals commuting to the Kansas City metro area who value a balance of space and accessibility.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 66061, Johnson County KS
Crime rates in Olathe are generally lower than the national average, with the city consistently ranking as one of the safer communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The area is served by the highly-rated Olathe Public Schools district, which is recognized for strong academic performance and extensive extracurricular offerings.
The region is subject to severe weather, including thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, necessitating standard hazard insurance coverage; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Olathe serves as a major employment hub with significant presence in the technology, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements along the I-35 corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents typically face a 25-35 minute commute to downtown Kansas City via I-35, with traffic patterns reflecting typical suburban-to-urban flow.
The area features extensive park systems, including Lake Olathe Park and various community trails, alongside robust shopping and dining options centered around the Santa Fe and K-7 corridors.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and consistent demand, with a mix of modern apartment complexes and single-family rental homes.
The local economy is anchored by major employers in the Garmin headquarters, logistics centers, and the Olathe Medical Center, fostering a diverse and stable job market.
The area is primarily served by the I-35 highway corridor, providing critical access to the broader Kansas City metropolitan employment centers.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity in the western sectors while maintaining commercial growth along major arterial roads.
The Johnson County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market-value assessments for all residential properties to ensure equitable taxation.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Olathe Public Schools, Johnson County Community College, and various local utility and fire districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe convective storms, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 66061 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Kansas City4.114.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.311.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Overland Park4.311.3 mi
- BRKTHROUGH Overland Park4.911.6 mi
- KC Wheel4.519.3 mi
- Johnson County Community College4.57.7 mi
- Topgolf Overland Park4.412.2 mi
- Kansas Speedway4.514.6 mi
- Overland Park Convention Center4.511.8 mi
- Hyvee Arena4.319.2 mi
- AMC Town Center 204.412.1 mi
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead4.89.3 mi
- AMC Studio 284.25.7 mi
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens4.812.2 mi
- Main Event Olathe4.45.2 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.619.7 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.719.7 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.818.3 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.919.5 mi
- Science City at Union Station4.819.7 mi
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead4.89.3 mi
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens4.812.2 mi
- Meadowbrook Park4.812.7 mi
- Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park4.87.5 mi
- Antioch Park4.812.4 mi
- Shawnee Mission Park Marina4.66.7 mi
- Topgolf Overland Park4.412.2 mi
- Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Course4.48.1 mi
- Smiley's Golf Complex4.32.8 mi
- St Andrews Golf Club4.48.7 mi
- Heritage Park Golf Course4.18.2 mi
- Oak Park Mall4.38.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.28.5 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.46.2 mi
- HomeGoods4.511.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a beach, marina, trails, and extensive recreational facilities.
Provides indoor aquatic facilities, fitness centers, and community programming.
A master-planned community featuring a championship golf course and scenic lake access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.