2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Wichita, KS vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- The median age of a home in Wichita is 50.0% older than the median age of a home in Rio Rancho.
 Wichita, KSRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age482442
 Median Home Cost$172,400$310,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.3%17.1%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.51.8%57.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.74.2%77.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$12.6$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned51.7%75.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant10.6%4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.7%20.4%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Wichita, KSRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Average Rent$1,310$1,990$1,840
 Studio Apartment$670$950$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$770$1,170$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000$1,420$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,330$2,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,620$2,420$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Wichita, KSRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.3%1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.7%1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%0.1%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.2%0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.5%0.4%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Wichita, KSRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,0003.9%1.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.2%0.4%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9994.6%0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.7%0.8%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99910.9%1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.6%14.2%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99918.9%26.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.3%35.3%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9996.7%12.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.2%4.6%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9992.0%2.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%0.5%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.2%0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.1%0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Wichita, KSRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%0.3%0.2%
 2010 to 20149.9%31.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.9%31.3%13.6%
 1990 to 199912.2%23.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.3%20.1%13.2%
 1970 to 197913.1%9.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.2%23.8%13.6%
 1950 to 195918.6%1.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.0%0.2%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier10.2%0.1%12.2%
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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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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