At a Glance
Median Income
$63,072
$35,958 per capita
Home Value
$179,500
Zillow: $207,080
Median Rent
$960/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,239/100K
5,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.7% smoking rate
How Wichita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wichita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wichita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wichita residents earn a median household income of $63,072 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,958. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wichita is $179,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,080. Median rent is $960/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Wichita reports 1,239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,285/100K. The murder rate is 8.3/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Wichita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wichita has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population396,488
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density2,402/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,072
Per Capita$35,958
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,500
Rent$960
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$207,080
Housing Units174,713
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,239/100K
Property5,285/100K
Murder8.3/100K
Assault1,035/100K
Burglary665/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,309 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Wichita was founded in 1868.
The median home in Wichita was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.