Moving to or from Overland Park?
Kansas's second-largest city and the KC metro's Kansas-side anchor. Sprint/T-Mobile's HQ, Black & Veatch, and dozens of Fortune 500 corporate offices. Consistently ranked among America's best places to live and highest-quality public schools.
- 200,000 City population
- 2,200,000 Metro area
- 1905 Founded
- Kansas City Metro (Johnson County) Region
Why people move to Overland Park.
- Kansas's second-largest city after Wichita
- KC metro's Kansas-side corporate anchor
- Consistently top-ranked for 'best places to live' and 'best schools'
- Overland Park Convention Center
- Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission school districts
- Sprint Campus (now T-Mobile)
Overland Park was consistently ranked the #1 'Best Place for Families' and 'Best Small City' in America during the 2010s. WalletHub, Money Magazine, and Niche all placed OP at or near the top. The combination of Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission schools (both top-rated Kansas districts) and strong corporate employment has made OP a family-relocation magnet.
Where people live in Overland Park.
A quick guide to Overland Park's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Corporate Woods
Business park area.
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Prairie Village (separate city nearby)
Affluent KC-metro suburb.
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Blue Valley neighborhoods
Family-oriented residential with top schools.
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Leawood (separate city)
Upscale OP-adjacent neighbor.
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Downtown OP / Santa Fe Commons
Walkable historic core.
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South Overland Park
Growing master-planned communities.
Where people spend their time in Overland Park.
- Museum at Prairiefire South OP
- Arboretum and Botanical Gardens South OP
- Overland Park Farmers Market Downtown
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead South OP
- Corporate Woods Park Corporate Woods
- Sprint Pavilion (T-Mobile Center) Corporate Campus
Planning a Overland Park move.
- KC-metro straddles MO/KS — confirm mover is licensed in both if crossing.
- Corporate relocations drive peak demand.
- Tornado season (April–June) is real.
- Kansas Corporation Commission licensing is required.
Moving in Overland Park: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Overland Park?
Local moves run $750–$2,600 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,600–$5,900 for 3–4 bedroom. Higher than Wichita; comparable to KC-MO.
Is Overland Park really the best place for families?
By most ranking-site standards, yes. Blue Valley schools are among the best-rated public K-12 districts in the country, the job market is stable, and the housing is relatively affordable for the amenities. The tradeoff is a very suburban and lower-density lifestyle.
Do Overland Park movers need a state license?
Yes. Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) licensing is required. Movers also working in KC-MO need Missouri registration as well.
When's the best time to move to Overland Park?
May and September–October. Avoid tornado season and July–August heat.
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