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Wichita, KS
B+
Population: 394,574
Home Price: $145,300
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Overview
Wichita is a large city in the state of Kansas with a population of 394,574. Wichita has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Large City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
18.7 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Wichita, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wichita
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,558
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$56,374
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Wichita
Kansas
United States
Median Age
35.4
43.0
42.3
Gender
Wichita
Kansas
United States
Male
49.5%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
50.5%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Wichita
Kansas
United States
White
70.6%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
10.3%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
4.9%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.2%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.1%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wichita
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$145,300
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$655
$518
$801
Family Households
42.5%
42.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.2%
29.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.8%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
42.2%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Wichita
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.2%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.2%
26.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.4%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.1%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.3%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wichita
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
22.8%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
27.7%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wichita
Kansas
United States
Murder
9.0
1.1
3.0
Rape
94.1
35.7
38.0
Robbery
118.2
12.7
40.7
Assault
919.8
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Wichita
Kansas
United States
Burglary
686.3
274.0
336.1
Theft
4044.6
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
590.9
109.8
167.1
Arson
32.0
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wichita, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
hot dogs
beer
taco
plant based
pizza
chef
taco bell
mexican
craft beer
chicken sandwich
popeyes
restaurant
potato chips
quality products
dishes
bbq
sandwich
pie
jayhawks chiefs
video games
country music
sports coverage
fantasy sports
football
college football
baseball
little league
basketball
college athletics
hockey player
fantasy football
teams
player development
movies tv
gaming
beer league
wrestling
pro wrestling
nft
nfts
nft metaverse
pfp
vfx artist
nude photographer
creative
liberal studies
comics
museum
filmmaker film
nature
graphic design
photography
jewelry
architecture
designer illustrator
collection
theatre
comic
spending time
spare time
video games
nerdy things
board games
fighting games
music videogames
car enthusiast
pc gamer
books
movies tv
video editing
gaming
random stuff
movies comics
favorite hobbies
scifi nerd
gunpla
anime
build gunpla
sports
sports coverage
local news
nft metaverse
content manager
digital content
movies tv
gaming
pro wrestling
digital media
tv
creative
producer
marketing
journalism
digital marketing
government politics
radio personality
indie
tv shows
sports
fire pits
winter
summer
space
discovery center
nature
aviation
photography
lodging
arts
camping
pool
gardening
aquarium
fishing
mountain
asm global managed
facility
swimming pool
etsy
shop local
bike shop
order online
cool gadgets
post office
gas station
trader joes
christmas shopping
jewelry
tasting room
drive thru
gift cards
restaurant
quality products
groceries
toy store
marketplace
toys
retail
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