How many renters in Overland Park, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.8% (±2.5 points) of renting households in Overland Park, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.8% (±2.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.5% (±2.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±0.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Overland Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Overland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±1.7 points) | 14.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±1.7 points) | 15.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±1.6 points) | 15.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±1.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±1.5 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.5% (±2.0 points) | 32.9% | 34.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Overland Park against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Overland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.8% (±2.5 points) | 42.1% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.5% (±2.0 points) | 32.9% (±1.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±0.9 points) | 26.7% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,998 (±$2,741) | $66,348 (±$1,623) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,515 (±$35) | $1,434 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Overland Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Johnson County (42.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Johnson County, Overland Park ranks 10 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 479 of 1,310.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Overland Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | — | 42.8% (±2.5 points) | — |
| Leawood | 3.7 mi | 46.2% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 4.4 mi | 13.9% (±60.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olathe | 7.0 mi | 43.5% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Village | 7.4 mi | 51.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lenexa | 8.1 mi | 38.2% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 8.9 mi | 44.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aubry Township | 9.0 mi | 11.1% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 9.0 mi | 52.8% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grandview, MO (52.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Spring Hill | 54.0% (±23.1 points) |
| 5 | Prairie Village | 51.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | De Soto | 50.3% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 | Leawood | 46.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 8 | Merriam | 44.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Olathe | 43.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 10 | Overland Park | 42.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 11 | Roeland Park | 42.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 12 | Mission | 40.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 13 | Gardner | 39.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 14 | Shawnee | 38.5% (±4.8 points) |
| 15 | Lenexa | 38.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 16 | Edgerton | 36.8% (±43.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Johnson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Overland Park
Are renters in Overland Park rent-burdened?
42.8% of renting households in Overland Park pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Overland Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Overland Park, KS spends 26.9% (±0.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Overland Park city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Overland Park city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Overland Park city, Kansas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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