Wichita, Kansas
City Overview
As of 2007, Wichita's population is 357,698 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.90 percent.
The median home cost in Wichita is $117,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.53 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Wichita's cost of living is 23.57% Lower than the U.S. average.
Wichita public schools spend $5,909 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Wichita.
The unemployment rate in Wichita is 4.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Wichita jobs have Increased by 3.55 percent.
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People
The 2007 Wichita, KS, population is 357,698. There are 2,639 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Wichita, KS
The median age is 33. The US median is 37.6. 56.25% of people in Wichita, KS, are married. 12.41% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.39 people. 22.51% of people are married, with children. 9.58% have children, but are single.
Race in Wichita, KS
72.98% of people are white, 11.82% are black, 4.67% are asian, 1.13% are native american, and 9.89% claim 'Other'.
11.62% of the people in Wichita, KS, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 88.38% are non-hispanic).
Wichita People SperlingViews
Riverside : I grew up on the far northwest side of town, never really having familiarized myself with this part of the city. Recently I relocated back to Wichita and am living in... (read more)Cultural Diversity Problems: I moved here seven months ago and I am very sadden at the racial division in this city. I have found the races are very open about their desire to remain separate. Very... (read more)Cultural life has promise but government leaders a: Wichita has a cultural life but the city and county government leaders are begrudging about its support so it makes it embarassing to live here. The people are very... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Wichita, KS, is 4.60%, with job growth of 3.55%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.21%.
Wichita, KS Taxes
Wichita, KS,sales tax rate is 6.30%. Income tax is 6.25%.
Wichita, KS Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,138, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $43,682.
Wichita Economy SperlingViews
Wichita....I great place to live and work: Wichita is going through a boom right now. There are lot's of job's available and a strong growing economy. The issue with Wichita is simply the fact that we need... (read more)Good place to live...if you can find a job: This is a town with lots of potential that no one really knows how to unlock. Outsourcing and low paying jobs have put a big strain on the economy. There are some family... (read more)Summer in Wichita: Summer in Wichita is to experience weather from one extreme to the other. Some mornings can be in the mid 60's or in the mid 70's with the humidity from 50% to 90%. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.55% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 30.21% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.30% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.25% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,138 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $43,682 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.64% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.71% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.18% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.48% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.44% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.83% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.14% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.53% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.76% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.29% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.80% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.70% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.98% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.30% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.19% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.46% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.57% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Wichita, KS, is $117,100. Home appreciation is 1.53% over the last year. The median age of Wichita, KS, real estate is 38 years.
Wichita, KS Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 34.53% of the Wichita, KS, population. 8.63% of houses and apartments in Wichita, KS, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Wichita Housing SperlingViews
Housing is good quality and reasonable: Schools are good, a good place for families. Diverse economy. ... (read more)Fools Gold..: Lots of House for the Money- but they are all Clones of one another!
Quality of Construction is poor.
Taxes are high.
Roads need Improvement terribly- Traffic is... (read more)Wichita has a low cost of living!: Wichita is a great place to raise a family! The caost of living in Wichita is low and homes are afordable! My Family just got a brand new home for under 120,000!... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
| Median Home Age | 38 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $117,100 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 1.53% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 57.46% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.63% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 34.53% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $12.72 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.09% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 7.90% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 16.37% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 17.14% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.37% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.56% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.82% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.58% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.65% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.72% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.49% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.16% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.23% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.97% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.79% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.32% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.57% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.09% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 21.03% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 10.84% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 11.16% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 268 physicians per capita in Wichita, KS. The US average is 170.
Wichita, KS Health Index
Air quality in Wichita, KS is 17 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Wichita, KS is 36 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Wichita Health SperlingViews
West Wichita: I have lived in Wichita for almost 20 years now and I absolutely love West Wichita. The faster growing developments are on the west side Which includes NewMarket Square... (read more)Wichita Quality of Life: Wichita is a great place to live and work...easy commute...friendly people...cultural opportunities...beautiful sunsets...good... (read more)Wichita-God Fearing, Bush Loving?: Don't move to Wichita if down to earth, God fearing, Bush loving folks annoy you. If you live there and are annoyed by them, please... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
Crime
Wichita, KS, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Wichita, KS, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Wichita Crime SperlingViews
Is this place really backward?: That's what id'e like to know,the LAST thing I want to move to (or get stuck in) is another right wing, Cowboy, Conservative, GOD FEARING, George Bush loveing town, and... (read more)Riverside : I grew up on the far northwest side of town, never really having familiarized myself with this part of the city. Recently I relocated back to Wichita and am living in... (read more)Cultural Diversity Problems: I moved here seven months ago and I am very sadden at the racial division in this city. I have found the races are very open about their desire to remain separate. Very... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
Climate
Wichita, KS, gets 30 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 15 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 84.
On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Wichita, KS. The July high is around 93 degrees. The January low is 20. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 31 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Wichita Climate SperlingViews
Summer in Wichita: Summer in Wichita is to experience weather from one extreme to the other. Some mornings can be in the mid 60's or in the mid 70's with the humidity from 50% to 90%. ... (read more)The Air out there..........: Be prepared!
We have big Winds in the Afternoons -it doesnt matter whether it's Summer or Winter.
Allergy Stricken People should think twice about this area - you... (read more)Wichita....I great place to live and work: Wichita is going through a boom right now. There are lot's of job's available and a strong growing economy. The issue with Wichita is simply the fact that we need... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
Educate
Wichita, KS, schools spend $5,909 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 594 students per librarian, and 570 children per counselor in Wichita, KS schools.
Wichita Education SperlingViews
Private Schools: Our Catholic private school tuition is subsidized by your church tithing. There are the general enrollment fees but our diocese is the only one in the nation that usues... (read more)West Wichita: I have lived in Wichita for almost 20 years now and I absolutely love West Wichita. The faster growing developments are on the west side Which includes NewMarket Square... (read more)Wichita Quality of Life: Wichita is a great place to live and work...easy commute...friendly people...cultural opportunities...beautiful sunsets...good... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Wichita, KS, takes 20 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Wichita Transportation SperlingViews
Summer in Wichita: Summer in Wichita is to experience weather from one extreme to the other. Some mornings can be in the mid 60's or in the mid 70's with the humidity from 50% to 90%. ... (read more)Wichita....I great place to live and work: Wichita is going through a boom right now. There are lot's of job's available and a strong growing economy. The issue with Wichita is simply the fact that we need... (read more)The Air out there..........: Be prepared!
We have big Winds in the Afternoons -it doesnt matter whether it's Summer or Winter.
Allergy Stricken People should think twice about this area - you... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Wichita, KS is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Wichita, KS is more expensive.
Overall, Wichita, KS cost of living is 76.43.
Wichita Cost of Living SperlingViews
Housing is good quality and reasonable: Schools are good, a good place for families. Diverse economy. ... (read more)Fools Gold..: Lots of House for the Money- but they are all Clones of one another!
Quality of Construction is poor.
Taxes are high.
Roads need Improvement terribly- Traffic is... (read more)Wichita has a low cost of living!: Wichita is a great place to raise a family! The caost of living in Wichita is low and homes are afordable! My Family just got a brand new home for under 120,000!... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
Religion
46.67% of the people in Wichita, KS are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 13.83% are Catholic; 21.07% are Protestant; 0.84% are LDS; 10.16% are another Christian faith; 0.29% in Wichita, KS are Jewish; 0.08% are an eastern faith; 0.40% affilite with Islam.
Wichita Religion SperlingViews
West Wichita: I have lived in Wichita for almost 20 years now and I absolutely love West Wichita. The faster growing developments are on the west side Which includes NewMarket Square... (read more)Private Schools: Our Catholic private school tuition is subsidized by your church tithing. There are the general enrollment fees but our diocese is the only one in the nation that usues... (read more)Wichita Quality of Life: Wichita is a great place to live and work...easy commute...friendly people...cultural opportunities...beautiful sunsets...good... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
| Percent Religious | 46.67% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 13.83% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 21.07% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.84% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 8.20% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.59% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.02% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.39% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.18% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.69% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.16% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.29% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.40% | 0.54% |
Voting
36.49% of the people in Wichita, KS are registered as Democrats. 62.12% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.38%.
Wichita Voting SperlingViews
Is this place really backward?: That's what id'e like to know,the LAST thing I want to move to (or get stuck in) is another right wing, Cowboy, Conservative, GOD FEARING, George Bush loveing town, and... (read more)Riverside : I grew up on the far northwest side of town, never really having familiarized myself with this part of the city. Recently I relocated back to Wichita and am living in... (read more)Cultural Diversity Problems: I moved here seven months ago and I am very sadden at the racial division in this city. I have found the races are very open about their desire to remain separate. Very... (read more)Have an opinion about Wichita? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wichita Click Here
