Wichita, Kansas

Growing Kansas city with expanding opportunities

Midwest Wichita, KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.7

C+

out of 100

Overview

Wichita is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 396K, part of the Wichita, KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $207,164. Median household income is $60,712.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 396K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $207,164 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $60,712 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.8 minutes
  • Part of the Wichita, KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

396,119

Source: Census ACS

$207,164

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$60,712

Source: Census ACS

18.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Sedgwick County (county-level results)

42%
56%
Democrat 90,506
Republican 120,118
Leans R+13.8

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 99.1/100

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

Income vs Housing 80.7/100

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

Commute Time 76.4/100

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

Crime 35/100

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

Walkability 35/100

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

Purchasing Power 47.6/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 78.7

Location

Wichita, KS (37.6898, -97.3415)
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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.