Wichita Falls, Texas

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Southwest Wichita Falls, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

81.9

B-

out of 100

Overview

Wichita Falls is a Texas city with a population of approximately 103K, part of the Wichita Falls, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $176,679. Median household income is $55,584.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 103K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $176,679 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $55,584 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 14.4 minutes
  • Part of the Wichita Falls, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

102,691

Source: Census ACS

$176,679

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$55,584

Source: Census ACS

14.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wichita County (county-level results)

28%
72%
Democrat 12,237
Republican 31,818
Leans R+44.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 86.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 89.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 81.9

Location

Wichita Falls, TX (33.9053, -98.4976)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.