Wichita, KS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 152,050 housing units in Wichita.
This represents a 12.6% growth from 135,069 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 151,655 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 395 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Wichita is about 61.6%.
Wichita's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.6%.
Average household size is 2.44 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wichita were built after 1964.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.30% |
| One Bedroom | 16.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $78,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $63,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Median year structure was built | 1966 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $422 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55.30% |
| Debt Free | 30.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.9% |
