The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66221 sells for about $890,200, or $203 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,747 a month.
ZIP 66221 — Overland Park
The 66221 housing market remains a high-demand area with a median listing price of $890,200, reflecting strong buyer interest in the Blue Valley school district. While the market is technically balanced, the low inventory of 216 homes and a 10.4% year-over-year price increase indicate sustained upward pressure on values. Buyers are currently paying full asking price on average, suggesting that well-priced homes continue to move quickly despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is ideal for established families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, spacious suburban housing, and a quiet residential environment with easy access to regional amenities.
Median prices moved up 10.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 3.0% — 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 8.3%/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 7.6%/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 66221, Johnson County KS
The area generally reports low crime rates consistent with suburban Johnson County, which remains one of the safer regions in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the highly-rated Blue Valley School District, which is consistently recognized for academic excellence and high graduation rates.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional hazard profiles.
The area benefits from proximity to major corporate campuses in Overland Park and ongoing residential development, maintaining steady economic momentum.
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 primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to US-69 and I-435 providing routes to major employment hubs in Overland Park and downtown Kansas City.
The area features numerous community parks, walking trails, and proximity to golf courses and shopping centers like the nearby Prairiefire district.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited short-term rental presence and a focus on long-term family housing.
The economy is anchored by corporate headquarters, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment density in the Overland Park corridor.
Transportation is dominated by highway infrastructure, with limited public transit options, necessitating vehicle ownership for most residents.
Development is focused on high-end residential expansion and the continued build-out of mixed-use commercial centers.
The Johnson County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market-based assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Blue Valley School District, Johnson County, and various municipal utility and fire districts.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional severe weather risks, with premiums trending upward due to increased replacement costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 City4.118.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.32 mi
- Dave & Buster's Overland Park4.32.2 mi
- KC Wheel4.516 mi
- BRKTHROUGH Overland Park4.92.5 mi
- Arrowhead Stadium4.717.2 mi
- Kauffman Stadium4.717.4 mi
- T-Mobile Center4.517.2 mi
- Johnson County Community College4.54.2 mi
- Kansas City Convention Center4.517.1 mi
- AMC Town Center 204.44.4 mi
- Loose Park4.812.7 mi
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead4.80.7 mi
- AMC Studio 284.24.5 mi
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens4.84.5 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.613.4 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.716.3 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.813.9 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.916 mi
- Science City at Union Station4.816.3 mi
- Loose Park4.812.7 mi
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead4.80.7 mi
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens4.84.5 mi
- Meadowbrook Park4.87.2 mi
- Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park4.87.7 mi
- Shawnee Mission Park Marina4.69.8 mi
- Longview Lake Marina4.612.6 mi
- Jayhawk Marina4.419.1 mi
- Topgolf Overland Park4.45.6 mi
- Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Course4.42.6 mi
- Smiley's Golf Complex4.39.6 mi
- Ironhorse Golf Club4.53.8 mi
- Heart of America Golf Course4.412.6 mi
- Oak Park Mall4.36 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major mixed-use district featuring retail, dining, and entertainment.
Extensive athletic fields and facilities serving the local community.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).