Olathe

Olathe is known around Colorado for great corn that is grown in this area and shipped around the state. Although agriculture is big here, the most common industry is construction. This sleepy little town is home to 1,845 people and is loaded with gorgeous green trees lining the streets. Most of the homes are small single family residences with a few mobile homes thrown in. Many of the houses were built in the early 1900s and are still charming little structures. Many of the residents who live here are generational and their families have been in the area for years.

The median household income is $ 31,074 and there is under 17% of people in Olathe living under the poverty line. There are different housing rates depending on what you're looking for, but one of the small, older 2 bed/1 bath homes in town will cost you right about $50,000, which coming from the prices on the Front Range seems unbelievable. Obviously, for a house with farm land or a newer build, it costs much more, in the range of over $200,000.

There is only one school in Olathe, an elementary, which gets pretty poor reviews and has pretty low test scores on state standardized tests. The older kids are bussed to Montrose which is only about 15 minutes away. Montrose is also where residents can go for shopping, dining and more amenities, although it is still not a big town itself. There's just a few more options is all.

Outside of wanting to farm, Olathe seems a bit remote for most people.