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Posted on 4/11/14 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 4/11/14 at 12:49 pm
Interviewing for a job in the area soon, but starting to do research on the area.
Job is in Olathe, KS.
Lots of questions
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Good areas to live (MO or KS side) that isn't too horribly expensive? How's KC area traffic, generally, if you have to commute far? Any other thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.
Job is in Olathe, KS.
Lots of questions
: Good areas to live (MO or KS side) that isn't too horribly expensive? How's KC area traffic, generally, if you have to commute far? Any other thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.
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Posted on 4/11/14 at 1:02 pm to SpartyGator
Close to Olathe on the KS side you have Olathe of course. South Overland Park is ok. Lenexa is nice.
On the MO side Lee's Summit is not too far. Raymore/Belton is an area really growing also.
If you choose to live in the northland (you will hear that phrase when you move here)Parkville is nice. The commute will have some traffic getting into downtown KC but once you clear that smooth sailing to Olathe since you will be going the opposite way of the morning commuters. Parkville has a good school district if that matters(Parkhill is the name).Liberty is nice also but that commute will be a little longer than from parkville but same deal once you get downtown KC.
hope that helps and best of luck
On the MO side Lee's Summit is not too far. Raymore/Belton is an area really growing also.
If you choose to live in the northland (you will hear that phrase when you move here)Parkville is nice. The commute will have some traffic getting into downtown KC but once you clear that smooth sailing to Olathe since you will be going the opposite way of the morning commuters. Parkville has a good school district if that matters(Parkhill is the name).Liberty is nice also but that commute will be a little longer than from parkville but same deal once you get downtown KC.
hope that helps and best of luck
Posted on 4/11/14 at 1:04 pm to SpartyGator
I'd be careful moving to the KS side. At some point, we're going to have to burn it again. We don't want SEc brethren to be collateral damage.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 1:08 pm to the808bass
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I'd be careful moving to the KS side. At some point, we're going to have to burn it again. We don't want SEc brethren to be collateral damage.
Great point. That is why I live in Parkville.
IF I had to live in KS I would live in the Blue Valley school district. That is a close drive to Olathe.
Edit: Blue Valley District, is in Overland Park, KS. I would suggest living south of 135th Street.
This post was edited on 4/11/14 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 4/11/14 at 1:10 pm to HermannMIZ
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HermannMIZ
Thanks. thankfully don't have to worry about schools for me
. obviously have to see what happens, but never hurts to start researching
Posted on 4/11/14 at 1:10 pm to the808bass
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I'd be careful moving to the KS side. At some point, we're going to have to burn it again. We don't want SEc brethren to be collateral damage.
Very true
Posted on 4/11/14 at 2:17 pm to HermannMIZ
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The commute will have some traffic getting into downtown KC but once you clear that smooth sailing to Olathe
Man traffic on I-35 between downtown and Olathe is terrible in both directions during both rush hours. There is no way in hell I would make that commute every day.
ETA: I commute from liberty to downtown on I-35 and that section isn't bad on normal days. To the OP, unfortunately I think your best bet would be to live on the kansas side, unless you like traffic jams.
This post was edited on 4/11/14 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:09 pm to everytrueson
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Great point. That is why I live in Parkville.
Me too
OP if the job is in Olathe, I'd suggest Olathe, Overland Park, or Lenexa. Lees Summit would be your best option in MO but that's still 35 minutes away...
Posted on 4/11/14 at 5:12 pm to KCM0Tiger
Posted on 4/11/14 at 5:39 pm to SpartyGator
If you look on the Missouri side, Lees Summit should be your destination. Very low crime rate, clean, and on the south side of town like Olathe. Just a shot across 150 hwy to 135th street will get you to Olathe.
Lees Summit is where I live and can't say enough about how much I like it. It resembles the nice south side on the Kansas side.
Lees Summit is where I live and can't say enough about how much I like it. It resembles the nice south side on the Kansas side.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 6:43 pm to Mizzou4ever
Appreciate the input . Just have to see if get the gig or not after I interview, but at least it's nice to start doing some searching.
. Just have to see if get the gig or not after I interview, but at least it's nice to start doing some searching. Posted on 4/11/14 at 6:58 pm to SpartyGator
Good luck.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:16 pm to KCMIZSEC
If you're looking around Lees Summit you should look into Greenwood. Really close to LS but I think housing might be a little cheaper. Sleepy little town but really close to everything in LS and right off the highway. I'm not from KC but my sister-in-law is and she has lived in Greenwood for years and loves it.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:47 pm to SpartyGator
Just live in olathe. Much more affordable housing and the schools are better than anything else on the KS side. Plenty of housing to choose from including nice, 30 year old homes to million dollar homes abound everywhere.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:55 pm to SpartyGator
Just know that if you search south, or around the area of 135th on the Kansas side, you will need to be making so me serious cabbage. It's where the new money resides, and it's growing at a pretty rapid pace. It's a fantastic part of town especially if you enjoy the suburbs like me. Great school district, lot's of shopping, ritzy stores, nice restaurants, it's pretty much all new. Can't go wrong there if you can afford it. Taxes are noticeable higher in all phases on the Kansas side.
So if you can afford that area, go for it, but if you want to save some cash, again, I would look at Lees Summit, the southern part to be more exact. The other places mentioned up north are nice, but you will have a fairly long commute back and forth to work.
I lived in the Lenexa/Shawnee area for about 18 years and really liked the area. It's in close proximity to Olathe, decent neighborhoods, and easy access to highways.
So if you can afford that area, go for it, but if you want to save some cash, again, I would look at Lees Summit, the southern part to be more exact. The other places mentioned up north are nice, but you will have a fairly long commute back and forth to work.
I lived in the Lenexa/Shawnee area for about 18 years and really liked the area. It's in close proximity to Olathe, decent neighborhoods, and easy access to highways.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:04 pm to Mizzou4ever
Unfortunately, not that rich 
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:28 pm to SpartyGator
Well, if you choose to live in Olathe around 135th it's much more reasonable, as far as housing and what not. The part of 135th St I'm talking about is east of Olathe in southern Overland Park to Leawood, which leads you to State Line Rd. Roughly 10 miles or so east of state line is Lees Summit.
Not meaning to confuse you with all the street names and stuff. Just bring up a map online and you will see what I'm talking about.
Not meaning to confuse you with all the street names and stuff. Just bring up a map online and you will see what I'm talking about.
Posted on 4/12/14 at 11:53 am to SpartyGator
I lived east of Olathe (Leawood, KS) for 20 yrs. I know Olathe has good schools and plenty of housing choices. Also good access to get around KC area. I would suggest living close to work and enjoy the convenience offered.
Housing choices range from apartment, condo, duplex, etc. to single family housing from modest to very upscale. Bound to be something to fit your pocketbook.
Housing choices range from apartment, condo, duplex, etc. to single family housing from modest to very upscale. Bound to be something to fit your pocketbook.
This post was edited on 4/12/14 at 11:58 am
Posted on 4/13/14 at 12:45 pm to SpartyGator
Where are you interviewing?
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:43 am to SpartyGator
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Good areas to live (MO or KS side) that isn't too horribly expensive? How's KC area traffic, generally, if you have to commute far? Any other thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.
Because I would NEVER live on the kS side. We moved to Raymore, after looking in Lees Summit. It's basically Lees Summit, but you can get 25% more house for the money and 25% less taxes. It's right off highway 150, so you can avoid the Triangle/470/435 traffic that Lees Summit folks have to compete with if you are heading toward Olathe. Plus we live on a golf course.
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