Review of Wichita, Kansas


Where people still matter...
Star Rating - 4/10/2011
Wow. For someone complaining about how rude, dirty, hypocritical and uneducated the people in Wichita are, you surely seem to fit the bill. If you have made any attempt to be involved in this community you might be surprised to find that the people of Wichita are very caring, family oriented and hard working. This may not be the cultural epicenter, but who can find fault for desiring to live a more simple life where family and home life is more important than the pursuit of trivial pleasures such as which sweet new nightclub can I find someone to hook up with.
Wichita provides a relatively safe environment and good school systems for kids no matter what part of town you live in. There is cultural diversity, plenty of shopping, restaurants, and activities to enjoy that revolve around the family. Housing is steady and affordable and the average commute is about 20 minutes anywhere in the city. If you are someone who is looking to live in a city that offers the convenience of big city amenities without the arrogant big city mentality and wish to raise kids in a place where morals still matter, then Wichita may be the place for you.
And to the former resident who has nothing positive to say, please leave and dwell in your own misery somewhere else. Who's keeping you here, anyway?
Bp | Valley Center, KS
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"Who keeping you here, anyway"?....Well in my case, my husbands' job!!! Noot everyone has the luxery of choosing where they can live...because if I had a "choice" I would never, EVER, EVER live in this boring city with all of its BORING PEOPLE!!!
Cindy | Wichita, KS | Report Abuse

I agree E.H. I lived in Wichita for years and moved away. I was relocated time and time again and finally I had enough and moved back after being away for years. It does not have the selection and variety of Kansas City or Dallas or L.A., but it is ok. Wichita was far nicer and less stressful than anywhere I have ever been. I can honestly say that Wichita is a great place to live "if" you are in the right stage of life to enjoy it. While there are things to do for families and those middle age and above, it lacks a vibrant nightlife in my opinion. So my take is, go somewhere else, get wasted and party every night for a few years until you have all of that out of your system and are ready to settle down and give maturity a try. When you are ready to live in a relatively safe and welcoming community, stop on by, you will like it.
Fred | Compton, CA | Report Abuse
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