Wichita, KS Housing


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In Wichita, KS, the median value of a house is $172,400 which is significantly lower than the US median of $338,100. Despite this difference, the one year house appreciation rate in Wichita, KS is actually higher than the national average at 9.88%, compared to 8.27% across the country. This indicates that housing in this area may be a wise investment for potential buyers looking for value in an area with growing potential.

The median home cost in Wichita is $172,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 74.2%. Home Appreciation in Wichita is up 15.3%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Wichita real estate is 46 years old
The Rental Market in Wichita
- Renters make up 35.3% of the Wichita population
- 3.3% of houses and apartments in Wichita, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingWichita, KansasUnited States
  173,659.0139,647,020.0
  4842
  $172,400$338,100
  15.3%16.6%
  51.8%57.0%
  74.2%101.1%
  $12.59$10.98
  $1,830$2,690
  51.7%57.4%
  10.6%11.2%
  37.7%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  3.3%1.9%
  0.5%0.4%
  0.7%0.7%
  0.4%0.4%
  0.2%3.6%
  5.5%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  3.9%2.6%
  2.2%2.4%
  4.6%2.8%
  9.7%3.9%
  10.9%4.5%
  20.6%11.3%
  18.9%13.0%
  17.3%20.1%
  6.7%13.6%
  2.2%8.3%
  2.0%9.7%
  0.7%3.9%
  0.2%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.1%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.1%0.2%
  9.9%13.6%
  9.9%13.6%
  12.2%13.6%
  12.3%13.2%
  13.1%14.8%
  12.2%13.6%
  18.6%10.0%
  8.0%4.7%
  10.2%12.2%
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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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