Wichita Metro Area, Kansas 

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Population

644,480

+4.1% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

Median Income

$51,059

Median Home Price

$195,800

Median Age

35.8

Comfort Index (Climate)

7.0 / 6.0

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Wichita Metro Area, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Sunflower State. Home to numerous attractions and sites like the Wichita Art Museum and Sedgwick County Zoo, the city has something for everyone. Aside from these, there are several entertainment centers offering activities ranging from theater shows to outdoor events. Education-wise, Wichita boasts an array of options from public schools to higher learning institutions such as Bethel College and Newman University for those seeking further studies. Lastly, with its strong economy and affordable cost of living, Wichita provides a great quality of life both for its residents and visitors alike. Mid-sized city - South-central Kansas along the Arkansas River.
State: Kansas
County:
Metro Area: Wichita Metro Area
City: Wichita, Derby, 182 total
Zip Codes: 67212, 67217, 67203, 67207, 67037, 67216, 67213, 67218, 67204, 67114, 84 total
Cost of Living: -17.6% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1340 ft above sea level

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Wichita, Ks Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Cost of living
Attractive downtown
Arts & culture
Cons
Harsh climate
Economic cycles
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Wichita Metro Area

It may surprise some, but Wichita is the largest city in Kansas (most of Kansas City is in Missouri). Surrounded by wheat fields and oil-industry facilities, this traditional Midwestern city has a diverse agricultural and industrial economy. In part because of its invulnerable central U.S. location, World War II aircraft design and production facilities were located in the area. Today aviation firms like Beech, Cessna (Raytheon), Stearman, Lear (Bombardier), and Boeing all have plants nearby, and there are numerous supporting precision parts and engineering firms in the area.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Wichita Metro Area is 5.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Wichita Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Wichita Metro Area's cost of living is 17.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Wichita Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the Wichita metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Wichita metro area remained very strongly Republican, 57.2% to 40.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Wichita Metro Area's population is 644,480 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 19.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Wichita Metro Area is Real Estate: $195,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.8%.

SCHOOLS
Wichita Metro Area public schools spend $11,692 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Wichita Metro Area. More Education



Best Places to Live in Wichita Rankings


Housing Market in Wichita

It's a good time to buy in Wichita. Home Appreciation is up 11.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Wichita is $195,800.
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Reviews for Wichita   2 Reviews
Some great places in this state with potential. - 9/10/2018
Contrary to other reviews which seek to politicize the situation in Kansas due to differences in political and financial philosophy, I want to counter that with a... Read More

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Live here at your own risk - 1/30/2018
I've lived in the area nearly my whole life and up until recently, this was a great place to live and raise a family. In recent years the entire state has begun to... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN WICHITA METRO AREA, KANSAS
67212, 67217, 67203, 67207, 67037, 67216, 67213, 67218, 67204, 67114, 84 total

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