Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Olathe

Affordability

Olathe has a median household income of $114,009 and a median asking rent of $1,314 per month, with renters making up about 25% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). The 8 HUD-assisted properties in the city offer income-based options for renters who qualify, in a market where market-rate housing skews toward higher incomes.

Safety

According to the Olathe Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Olathe had a violent crime rate of 197 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

None of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Olathe are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Olathe

The assisted properties in Olathe score 51 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 0 (No Nearby Transit) for transit, and a Bike Score of 60, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect the areas around the assisted properties specifically.

• Walkability: 51 out of 100 - Somewhat Walkable
• Transit: 0 out of 100 - No Nearby Transit
• Bike Score: 60 out of 100

Residents should plan for a car as the primary mode of transportation, as public transit options near these properties are limited.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 54 public schools across 4 districts serve Olathe, including 36 elementary, 11 middle, and 7 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Olathe, KS

The median household income in Olathe is $114,009 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This context matters when evaluating affordability, since income-based housing programs set rent limits as a percentage of the local area median income.

The citywide median rent is $1,314 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-restricted units in Olathe's 8 HUD-assisted or LIHTC properties are designed to serve renters who qualify for below-market rents.

• Median household income: $114,009/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent: $1,314/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 25% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 affordable housing properties in Olathe have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these properties face minimal flood exposure based on available flood zone data.