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Wichita, KS

Maize is part of the Wichita area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Wichita

Boeing Wichita
Boeing Wichita · Photo: mhowry/Matt Howry, CC BY 2.0
Carey House
Carey House · Photo: UNOBUDO, CC BY-SA 3.0
Darius S. Munger House. Wichita, KS
Darius S. Munger House. Wichita, KS · Photo: UNOBUDO, CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Wichita, Riverfront Stadium
Downtown Wichita, Riverfront Stadium · Photo: Popcorn700, CC BY-SA 4.0
Eck Stadium Tyler Field
Eck Stadium Tyler Field · Photo: EMcCutchan at English Wikipedia, Public domain
First Pizza Hut
First Pizza Hut · Photo: Sanjay Acharya, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Low shot R
Low shot R · Photo: David G. Keith, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Exploration Place Wichita, Kansas June
The Exploration Place Wichita, Kansas June · Photo: 04stx, CC BY-SA 3.0
Wichita, Kansas skyline
Wichita, Kansas skyline · Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
Wichita Art Museum
Wichita Art Museum · Photo: FUBAR007, CC BY-SA 3.0
Wichita Kansas Former Train Station
Wichita Kansas Former Train Station · Photo: Ty Nigh from Wichita, KS, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Where it is
Wichita
Wichita in Kansas
Kansas in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Wichita area.

34
grocery stores
121
restaurants
21
coffee shops
107
parks
97
playgrounds
9
libraries
4
movie theaters
5
live theaters
17
museums
14
bookstores
1
comic shop
4
gyms
20
bars
13
pharmacies
6
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 85,549 rented homes in the Wichita area, 96% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 54%
$1,000 to $1,499: 34%
$1,500 to $1,999: 9%
$2,000 to $2,499: 2%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Wichita area rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

10 public school districts in this county, with about 83,110 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Wichita · Wichita
46,796 students · 10.5 students per teacher · 88 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Maize · Maize
7,999 students · 12.7 students per teacher · 12 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Derby · Derby
7,285 students · 14.2 students per teacher · 13 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Goddard · Goddard
6,310 students · 11.8 students per teacher · 12 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Haysville · Haysville
5,788 students · 15.4 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$224,280
What a typical home sells for across the Wichita area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
20 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $5,260 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in KS. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$67,675
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.23% of home value a year
About $1,230 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 5.58%
KS's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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