The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens showcases themed gardens and walking trails, including the picturesque Monet Garden and Children's Discovery Garden. The 12-acre Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead lets children experience authentic farm life and Kansas history. The Museum at Prairiefire brings science and natural history to life through interactive exhibits in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History. Local dining highlights include Jack Stack Barbecue, known for slow-cooked brisket and burnt ends, and J Gilbert's Woodfired Steaks and Seafood serving classic Midwestern dishes.
The Overland Park housing market includes approximately 300 homes for sale, with prices from $250,000 to $2,025,000. The median sale price across all properties stands at $515,000. Single-family homes command a median price of $583,100, while townhomes have a median price of $330,000. Downtown Overland Park has a median single-family home price of $289,000, while South Overland Park homes sell at a median of $810,000. The Deer Creek neighborhood features upscale homes with a median price of $900,000.
A married couple with children ages 6 to 17 needs a salary of $107,000 to live comfortably in Overland Park. Property taxes in Johnson County are 1.15%, matching nearby Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas state income tax rate is 5.20%, with a combined sales tax rate of 8.77%. Groceries cost 3.6% below the national average, while housing costs run 4.7% above. Blue Valley School District includes A+ rated public high schools: Blue Valley North, Northwest, and West. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority provides bus service throughout the region, with most residents having a 35 to 45-minute drive to Kansas City International Airport.
