As of 2012, Wichita's population is 382,368 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.61 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Wichita is $104,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.31 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Wichita's cost of living is 13.30% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Wichita public schools spend $4,679 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Wichita. --------------------The unemployment rate in Wichita is 7.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Wichita jobs have Increased by 0.99 percent.
Ranked #7 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
Ranked #18 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
Ranked #35 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #36 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #58 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Wichita's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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