November 21, 2024 ()

About Overland Park

Overland Park is the second largest city in Kansas and home to more than 190,000 residents.  While maintaining its own identity in the Greater Kansas City area, Overland Park steadily has built a wider reputation as one of the nation’s most dynamic corporate centers. It is home to more than 3,800 companies and the headquarters of major employers such as Cerner Corporation, H & R Block, Hallmark, AMC and Black & Veatch.

Overland Park is frequently distinguished with national awards in business and quality of life rankings.

In 2019, Wallethub.com ranked Overland Park the #1 best place to raise a family for the fifth year in a row! Additional notable rankings over the last 2 years include: best places to buy a house in America (#1), least stressed cities (#4), shortest commutes in the nation (#5), best places to live (#7). Sources: niche.com, wallethub.com, kansascity.com, businessinsider.

With affordable cost of living, four bedroom homes for less than $220,000 and an average daily commute of just 20 minutes, there are many reasons that Overland Park is frequently recommended as city with true family values and a place many are proud to call home.

Kansas City International Airport connects the Midwest with the rest of the country. There are more than 50 daily direct flights to various cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and St. Louis. When visiting Kansas City for the first time, you’ll be entertained by attractions suitable for every age and interest.  More information can be found at VisitKC.com.

Why move to Overland Park? 

  • Superb quality of life
  • Beautiful homes with affordable cost of living
  • Arts and culture
  • Professional sports teams, including KC Chiefs, KC Royals, Sporting KC, and NASCAR
  • Shorter commutes than other major metropolitan areas