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Wichita, Kansas

city · Sedgwick County

At a glance

397,945
Population
$190,800
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$207,164
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$975/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$64,620
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
18.4 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
74.71%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost34% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates88%
College graduates31.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Wichita Economic Dev Coalition
Regional economic development partnership focused on growing the Wichita region, connecting investors, employers, and communities to drive growth.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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