RANK #276 / 996 · POP 610,742 · KS
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.7%
Overland Park, a prominent city within Johnson County, Kansas, is often among the first places locals mention. Johnson County itself is the most populous county in Kansas, situated in the northeastern part of the state, bordering Kansas City, Missouri. Commuting to Kansas City is common, with various RideKC public transportation options available, including fixed-route bus services and micro transit. The community offers a blend of suburban and rural lifestyles. The Johnson County Park and Recreation District manages over 10,000 acres, providing numerous parks, trails, and nature centers like Ernie Miller Nature Center, which offer environmental education and outdoor activities.
Life in Johnson County is characterized by a high quality of life, with residents reporting strong satisfaction with the area as a place to live, work, and raise children. The public school districts, such as Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission, are highly rated. The economy is experiencing growth, with recent developments in commercial and residential real estate, industrial sectors, and manufacturing. The county's location along the I-35 corridor supports its role as a regional hub for industrial activity.
Contracting economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.9x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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De Soto Data Center Campus ("Project Pilot")
Mount Sunflower Properties LLC (managed by Beale Infrastructure)
|
$3,100M | Proposed |
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Southern Meadows Master-Planned Community
Unknown
|
$600M | Under Construction |
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West Gardner Solar Project
NextEra Energy Resources
|
$320M | Proposed |
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Johnson County Health Services Building
Johnson County Government
|
$114M | Planning Stage |
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New Century Commerce Center Development
Johnson County, VanTrust Real Estate
|
$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Johnson County has a Boom Town Index score of 72/100, ranking #276 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.3% and a median household income of $103,644, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Johnson County is $343,300 with median rent at $1,312/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3019, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.9% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.3%. Home values changed +4.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.04% of Johnson County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.