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Wichita, KS

Aggregated across 19 ZIP codes in Wichita.

Population: 349,028 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wichita, KS is $230,214 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,263 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,234/month. 85 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,214

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,214
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$230,959
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$247,263
Median list price
$263,256
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
1,132
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
450

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,234/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$857/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$933/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,959/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
85
Elementary schools
56
Middle schools
15
High schools
11
School districts serving the area
Wichita, Maize, Derby
Schools include
Education Imagine Academy, Black Traditional Magnet Elem, O K Elem, Park Elementary, Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
57th and North Broadway Streets Site (2.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.2°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.3°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in
Annual snowfall
11.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-46,721
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,326
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,434

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
1,195
Nearest airport
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
66
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BEACON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-103 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,470
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,426
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,208

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WichitaState medianUS median
Median home value$230,214$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$247,263$230,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,234/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,470$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wichita, KS?
$230,214.
What is the median sale price in Wichita, KS?
$247,263.
How long do homes take to sell in Wichita, KS?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Wichita, KS?
Typical rent: $1,234/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wichita, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Wichita, KS in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Wichita, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wichita, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wichita, KS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: 57th and North Broadway Streets Site, 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve Wichita, KS?
85 schools (56 elementary, 15 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wichita, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wichita, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wichita, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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