WichitaHousing & Real Estate
Homes in Wichita carry a median value of $190,800 (estimated market value runs 15% higher at $219,998), with median rent $975 (about the same as Sedgwick County median $998; 1.1× below Kansas median $1,060). Homeownership rate: 58.9%. That's 1.1× below the Sedgwick County median ($203,300); 1.1× below the Kansas median ($217,200). Market is warm. Vacancy rate 10.2%. New construction makes up 8.5% of stock. 45 nursing facilities on file. A municipal building code is in effect.
- 3.0× annual income — home value vs. household income (vs Kansas 3.0×).
- 16.3 years to break even renting at the median (vs Kansas 16y).
- 4-BR rent is 2.3× a studio — rent gradient by unit size.
- Median rent 11% below HUD 2-BR FMR — local market vs federal subsidy benchmark.
Home Values & Rent
Median home value $190,800 — 1.0× the Kansas median ($190,800). Median rent $975/month. homeownership rate 58.9% — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Fair Market Rent · Studio rent | $782 (at Kansas median) |
|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent · One-bedroom rent | $849 (at Kansas median) |
| Fair Market Rent · Two-bedroom rent | $1,099 (at Kansas median) |
| Fair Market Rent · Three-bedroom rent | $1,444 (at Kansas median) |
| Fair Market Rent · Four-bedroom rent | $1,784 (at Kansas median) |
| Fair Market Rent · HUD FMR area | Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area |
| Fair Market Rent · Fiscal year | FY2026 |
| Median Home Value | $190,800 (at Kansas median) |
| Median Rent | $975 (at Kansas median) |
Sources: HUD FMR FY2026 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Utilities
Electricity, water, and broadband infrastructure serving residents. Broadband percentages reflect the share of premises that can subscribe to service at the listed speed (FCC Form 477).
Facilities (15)
| Broadband · % of premises with 25/3 Mbps broadband | 100.0% (at Kansas median) |
|---|---|
| Broadband · % of premises with 100/20 Mbps broadband | 100.0% (at Kansas median) |
| Broadband · % of premises with 250/25 Mbps broadband | 100.0% (at Kansas median) |
| Broadband · % of premises with 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps broadband | 86.1% (vs Kansas 90.2%) |
| Broadband · Broadband-capable premises | 201,189 |
| Electricity · Electricity rate (¢/kWh) | 14.15¢/kWh |
| Electricity · Customers | 1317095 |
| Electricity · Revenue Millions | $1,958 |
| Mobile Broadband · 3G mobile coverage | 0% |
| Mobile Broadband · 4G mobile coverage | 100% (at Kansas median) |
| Mobile Broadband · 5G mobile coverage | 100% (at Kansas median) |
Sources: FCC BDC Jun 2025 · EIA Annual Retail Sales 2023 · FCC BDC Mobile 2024 · Refreshed unknown
Other
| Homeownership Rate | 58.9% (vs Kansas 60.5%) |
|---|---|
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year DP04 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12