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Wichita Falls, TX Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Eliana Walker

First time home buyer in Wichita Falls

Hi all, Household incomes average around $58,568 in Wichita Falls. The median home value here is around $142,600, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Public t...

5 replies 30 upvotes housing
Wesley Mendoza

Wichita Falls in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wor

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Natalie B.

Is Wichita Falls good for remote workers?

Homes are going for about $142,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Wichita Falls sits at 348.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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Natalie B.

Relocating to Wichita Falls, TX -pros and cons?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Wichita Falls sits at 348.2 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's bette...

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Deborah R.

Job market in Wichita Falls — what industries are hiring?

I'm in tech and considering a move to Wichita Falls, TX. How's the job market there? The unemployment rate shows 2.0% which seems pretty good. But what does it actually look like on the ground? Is it easy to network and find opportunities?

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Silas W.

Co-working spaces in Wichita Falls?

Hey folks, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $58,568 in Wichita Falls. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Wichita Falls? Looking forward to hearing...

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Clara Mendoza

Is Wichita Falls walkable?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Median household income is $58,568, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks!

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Ryan S.

Is Wichita Falls a good place to retire?

My wife and I are planning to retire in the next few years. We're considering Wichita Falls because of being near family. The weather is great — warm most of the year with an average of 68F. Cost of living looks pretty reasonable. How's the healthcare situation? Any retiree communities?

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Cameron Gutierrez

Internet providers in Wichita Falls?

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are Household incomes average around $58,568 in Wichita Falls. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Homes are going for about $142,600 on average. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weathe...

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Emma W.

Commute times in Wichita Falls -how bad?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $58,568, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice...

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Evelyn Clark

Best companies to work for in Wichita Falls?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 3 months ago and The median home value here is around $142,600, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Wichita Falls sits at 348.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Co...

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Cameron Gutierrez

Healthcare options in Wichita Falls?

Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $978/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of communi...

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Jose Jimenez

Moving from Austin to Wichita Falls next month

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 15 months ago and Household incomes average around $58,568 in Wichita Falls. Median household income is $58,568, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast ...

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Natalie B.

Best restaurants in Wichita Falls?

Random thought, I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 103K, Wichita Falls is a mid-size city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Wichita Falls? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Isabelle Cox

Top 5 things I love about Wichita Falls

Alright, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $142,600 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Dylan Young

Most overrated things about Wichita Falls

OK so Been living here since 2022. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene wh...

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seattle_miles

Just moved to Wichita Falls, any tips?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. With a population of 103K, Wichita Falls is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not p...

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Piper Ruiz

Wichita Falls is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 11 years and You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $58,568 in Wichita Falls. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-depe...

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Ryan S.

Is Wichita Falls walkable?

First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and The median home value here is around $142,600, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in ...

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Doris O.

Top 5 things I love about Wichita Falls

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $58,568, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $58,568 in Wichita Falls. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

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Piper Ruiz

Is Wichita Falls getting better or worse?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2019. Homes are going for about $142,600 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Nevaeh

Best coffee shops in Wichita Falls?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated.

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seattle_miles

Wichita Falls housing prices -when will it stop?

The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families e...

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Doris O.

What to expect moving to Wichita Falls?

Curious what people think. Rent is about $978/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely fri...

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Eliana Walker

Moving to Wichita Falls for work -advice?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 103K, Wichita Falls is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Wichita Falls sits at 348.2 per 100K. ...

0 replies 26 upvotes moving
Jennifer E.

Relocating to Wichita Falls, TX -pros and cons?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Rent is about $978/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. T...

14 replies 39 upvotes moving
Aaliyah Scott

Dog-friendly places in Wichita Falls?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $142,600, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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