Norfolk, NE vs Overland Park, KS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Norfolk
79.2
#140 nationally
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Norfolk leads in average commute (12.7 min vs 22.4 min). Overland Park leads in median household income ($97,126 vs $57,479). Norfolk leads in walk score (40 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norfolk, NE | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.2 (#140) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 26,147 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,740 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $57,479 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 12.7 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+56.0 | D+8.5 |
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79.2 Score
Norfolk, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,740
Population
26,147
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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