81 movers in Olathe
Aardvark Moving
"One of the worst moving experiences I've had. (And I've had many.) First, they were late (4pm). Second, they drastically underestimated the job (took them 8 hours instead of 6) despite our communicating in ample detail about the scope of the job. ..."
Studdard Moving and Storage
"The move itself went fine. They showed up on time, were polite, and were professional movers with the exception of messing up paint on my stairway while three guys literally shoved my king size mattress through an opening that was too small. The m..."
Carlyle Van Lines
"This is a warning to all to avoid Carlyle Van Lines. They are extremely disrespectful to military members and their families and are known to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. They destroyed my very expensive antique marble coffee tab..."
All American Moving Company
"If you are looking for a company that cannot keep its commitments repetitively, underestimates costs, has subcontractors that overcharge (or appear to make things up), picks up later than promised and delivers even later than that (3½ weeks from p..."
Thomas Transfer & Storage
"Your driver driving truck 8220101 i will publish his name at a later date if this doesn't get resolved asap!!!! attacked my truck and threatened bodily harm to me and others due to him using the truck to move his girlfriend's stuff in his house on..."
Sierra Moving and Delivery
"I would never recommend this company if they were the last moving company on the face of the Earth! They brought a 26' truck to move a 1,800 sq. ft home. I was quoted a price for 2 guys and they weren't worth the 3 I was sent. The tore and broke ..."
King's Moving & Storage
"Worst move I have ever had. Poor quality packing job, unprofessional team leader. He offered to hire some crackheads to get the job done quicker. Brought a dog with him which he had to keep going to the truck to check on which slowed things up bec..."
New City Movers
"Do not use this moving service. They were about 6 hours late for their scheduled pick up (scheduled for 3-6, ended up coming around 10:00pm), my shipment took over a month to arrive to my new home, and many items were broken. The actual cost endin..."
Cornhusker Moving Group Inc.
"I can't believe I just came across all these other reviews talking about how Lacy never returns calls (SO TRUE) and there is nobody else to help you! They no-call no-showed twice after I stayed home for full days. What's worse: Two men were delive..."
I-Go Van & Storage
"Not sure where to begin. We were forced to move from our home due to Missouri River flooding. I-Go managed to wreck nearly all of our furniture. What wasn’t mold infested was scratched and scarred so severely that repairs took well over a year. Mr..."
What to know when moving to Olathe, KS
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Kansas, property crime has an annual rate of 1,802.5 offenses per 100,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the national average. The rate has decreased by 17.1% since 2022. Violent crime stands at 441.9 per 100,000, significantly above the national average by 35.8%, but has seen a slight reduction of 1.5% over the same period.
- Violent crime: 441.9 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3
- Property crime: 1,802.5 per 100,000 vs. national 1,546.9
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 12.2% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Kansas).
Schools & Higher Ed
There are 12 postsecondary institutions in the area, providing access to a variety of educational opportunities.
- Postsecondary institutions: 12
- With College Scorecard data: 11
- Notable institution: MidAmerica Nazarene University
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Olathe is close to several parks and outdoor spaces perfect for activities and relaxation. Check out these nearby spots:
- Roe Park - 4.7 stars from 1,344 reviews
- Black Hoof Park - 4.8 stars from 1,333 reviews
- Antioch Park - 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews
- Johnson County Museum - 4.7 stars from 791 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Johnson County, the unemployment rate is 3.2%, with a labor force of 364,725 people. There are 353,054 individuals employed in the area.
- Unemployment rate: 3.2% as of December 2025
- Employed: 353,054
- Labor force: 364,725
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).