In Wichita, Kansas, the median home price is $168,623, compared with the Kansas median of $264,689; median household income is $79,063; the population is 2,091; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 29.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 11.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wichita at a glance
Population
2,091
Median Household Income
$79,063
Typical Home Value
$168,623
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
29.1
Avg Commute Time
11.0
About Wichita
Wichita has a population of 2,091. The median home value is $168,623, 36% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $79,063 (6% above the Kansas median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Wichita
1 town, by population.
County rankings in Kansas
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Wichita at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wichita?
- Wichita has a population of 2,091 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wichita?
- The median home value in Wichita is $168,623. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wichita?
- Median household income in Wichita is $79,063 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wichita in?
- Wichita is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Wichita?
- Wichita contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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