The story of this market
The typical home in Wichita, Kansas sells for about $260,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.2%), a market in balance. Homes take about 44 days to sell.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+4.2%
KS · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita's housing market remains highly competitive with prices showing modest growth, significantly outperforming national affordability metrics. While active inventory has seen a slight increase, the city continues to experience fast-paced sales compared to the national average, driven by a stable local economy anchored in aerospace manufacturing.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Wichita yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.6% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.
Deterministic aggregate of 26 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 0.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 15.89% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 15.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Blast Off Bay4.312.6 mi
- Richard A. DeVore SOUTH YMCA - Greater Wichita YMCA4.14.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.25.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wichita4.27.9 mi
- Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park4.410.8 mi
- Tanganyika Wildlife Park4.812.1 mi
- Botanica, The Wichita Gardens4.81.3 mi
- INTRUST Bank Arena4.40.8 mi
- Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center4.50.6 mi
- Topgolf Wichita4.17.8 mi
- Tanganyika Wildlife Park4.812.1 mi
- Sedgwick County Zoo4.74.2 mi
- Exploration Place4.70.6 mi
- AMC Northrock 144.46.2 mi
- The Keeper of the Plains4.80.6 mi
- Botanica, The Wichita Gardens4.81.3 mi
- Exploration Place4.70.6 mi
- Wichita Art Museum4.71 mi
- Kansas Aviation Museum4.75.5 mi
- Museum of World Treasures4.60.7 mi
- Tanganyika Wildlife Park4.812.1 mi
- Botanica, The Wichita Gardens4.81.3 mi
- Sedgwick County Park4.64.5 mi
- Great Plains Nature Center4.85.2 mi
- O J Watson Park4.53.7 mi
- Topgolf Wichita4.17.8 mi
- Terradyne Country Club4.410.3 mi
- MacDonald Golf Course3.72.6 mi
- Hidden Lakes Golf Course4.510.5 mi
- Auburn Hills Golf Course4.38.9 mi
- Towne East Square4.35 mi
- Dillons Marketplace4.45 mi
- Dillons4.12.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.15.3 mi
- Eddy's Toyota of Wichita4.44.8 mi
- Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport4.65.7 mi
- Stearman Field Bar & Grill4.513.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
An iconic 44-foot steel sculpture located at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers, serving as a cultural symbol of the city.
A multi-use trail system that provides extensive recreational access along the riverfront, connecting various parks and downtown areas.
A facility dedicated to the study and appreciation of the natural environment of the Great Plains, featuring trails and educational exhibits.
Wichita is well-suited for families and professionals seeking an affordable cost of living significantly below the national average. The city offers a stable environment for those employed in the robust local aviation and manufacturing sectors, providing a balance of urban amenities and suburban accessibility.
The city is served by a network of highways, with an average commute time of approximately 18.4 minutes, reflecting a car-dependent transit profile.
Wichita's economy is anchored by the aviation and aerospace manufacturing sectors, supported by major employers and a strong presence of technical and higher education institutions.
Wichita serves as a major hub for the aviation industry, often referred to as the Air Capital of the World, with significant economic momentum driven by aerospace manufacturing and a growing university presence. Infrastructure development remains a priority to support the city's role as the largest economic center in Kansas.
Development efforts are focused on urban infill and the expansion of the university's innovation district to drive long-term economic growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and Data USA profiles.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.