Overland Park named second-best city to raise a family

Two parents and their baby girl sit together on a picnic blanket at a park, and the woman helps the child stand.

A recent WalletHub study ranked Overland Park the second-best city to raise a family in 2025, highlighting OP’s commitment to being a community residents love to call home. 

The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 45 key indicators for families, including family fun, education and child care opportunities, along with health and safety and cost of living. Researchers specifically pointed to Overland Park as a city with one of the country’s lowest unemployment rates and one of the highest median family incomes, all while being a safe place for children to grow up and thrive.

From beautiful parks and quality education to strong local economy and city safety, there are countless reasons families choose to put down roots in Overland Park. OP makes it easy for families in all stages of life to love where they live, work and play.

Find out what makes Overland Park an amazing place to call home! See the full list of best cities to raise a family and additional study details at wallethub.com.