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Wichita, KS

Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, is a regional center for business and culture. The city has a strong business climate anchored by manufacturing, health care and agriculture. Downtown Wichita is a premier spot for history, entertainment and great food, which put the city on ourTop 10 Foodie Cities list. Other must-sees are the artsy Final Fridays and Botanica Wichita gardens. Wichita has a Walk Score® of 32.

Wichita Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Wichita

Median Household Income
$50,647
Median Home Value
$139,139
Housing Affordability Index
167
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.90%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Wichita

Unemployment Rate
5.60%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.70%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
66.10%
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Food Scene in Wichita

41.20%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
26.40
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
50.60%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$917.00

Love Where You Live In Wichita

Volunteerism Rate
16.00%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
50.40%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.60%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
64.10
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Health in Wichita

86.80%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
12.00%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.35
21.70%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Wichita

Average Mortgage Amount
$705.73
Median Rent
$586
59.00%
Of Homes Owned
41.00%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Wichita

6.90%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
10.00%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.70%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
16.30%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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