Living in Wichita, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wichita · Census data 2020–2024
Wichita has 397,945 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $64,620 (13% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $190,800, the median rent is $975/month.
Wichita at a glance
- Population
- 397,945
- Median age
- 35.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $64,620State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $190,800State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Wichita a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wichita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wichita the median home value is $190,800, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Wichita median household income
The median household income in Wichita is $64,620 and the income per person is $36,960. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Wichita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176,411
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.46
Wichita demographics
- Population
- 397,945
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 158,589
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wichita ›
Education in Wichita
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Wichita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wichita
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Wichita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 397,945 | $64,620 | $190,800 | $975 |
| Eastborough | 919 | $193,250 | $439,500 | — |
| McConnell AFB | 1,907 | $72,639 | — | $1,409 |
| Oaklawn-Sunview | 2,789 | $46,656 | $54,200 | $788 |
| Bel Aire | 9,043 | $97,795 | $238,100 | $1,649 |
| Park City | 7,673 | $74,301 | $177,100 | $1,077 |
| Maize | 6,824 | $72,024 | $276,200 | $1,399 |
| Haysville | 11,117 | $67,740 | $161,800 | $1,064 |
| Kechi | 2,901 | $113,125 | $288,300 | $1,629 |
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What is the median household income in Wichita, KS?
The median household income in Wichita is $64,620, 13% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wichita?
The median home value in Wichita is $190,800, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Wichita?
The median gross rent in Wichita is $975 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Wichita, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Wichita?
The median age in Wichita is 35.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Wichita?
The average commute to work in Wichita is 18 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wichita?
The unemployment rate in Wichita is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wichita?
31.1% of adults in Wichita have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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