Olathe, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 120,961 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Olathe is on the southwest outskirts of Kansas City.
Cultural Attractions
The "Welcome Home! Cowboy Boots" art displays, featuring 12 six-foot tall fiberglass cowboy boots, are scattered around the city.
Recreation
Nearby Kansas City offers a variety of professional sporting events, from Chiefs football and Royals baseball to NASCAR at Kansas Speedway.
Economy
The city's schools and the Olathe Medical Center are the two leading employers in the area.
Fun Fact
The cowboy boot was born in this city.
| Median home price [details] | $188,423 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $204,679 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 1,882 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 15 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $518 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 66 |
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