2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Norman, OK vs Wichita, KS

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- The median age of a home in Norman is 41.2% younger than the median age of a home in Wichita.
 Norman, OKWichita, KSUnited States
 Median Home Age344842
 Median Home Cost$237,200$172,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.4%15.3%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.47.7%51.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.71.9%74.2%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$11.3$12.6$11.0
 Homes Owned48.9%51.7%57.4%
 Housing Vacant7.8%10.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.3%37.7%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Norman, OKWichita, KSUnited States
 Average Rent$1,340$1,310$1,840
 Studio Apartment$780$670$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$830$770$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,020$1,000$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,360$1,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,550$1,620$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Norman, OKWichita, KSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.6%3.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%0.5%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.5%0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.6%0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.4%5.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Norman, OKWichita, KSUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.9%3.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%2.2%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9991.2%4.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.7%9.7%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9993.6%10.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.1%20.6%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99924.0%18.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.5%17.3%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99912.8%6.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.5%2.2%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9993.3%2.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.0%0.7%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.4%0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.3%0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Norman, OKWichita, KSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 201418.1%9.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.1%9.9%13.6%
 1990 to 199913.6%12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.5%12.3%13.2%
 1970 to 197916.9%13.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.6%12.2%13.6%
 1950 to 19596.8%18.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.6%8.0%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier3.1%10.2%12.2%
Reviews for Norman    10 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I was born here, raised here, and spent most of my formative years here, but plan to leave soon. The schools are good, the healthcare is okay, and there is very little  More

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I originally came to live in Langston, OK because I had lost my job in Sanford, Florida. I had lived in Florida all of my life (45 years) until coming to Oklahoma. I was  More

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Over 11 years ago

When I came to college in Norman in 1967, after a childhood spent on miliary bases, I saw the leafy neighborhoods and the truly beautiful OU campus and I thought it was  More

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Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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