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Wichita, Kansas real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Wichita, KS (Sedgwick County) — Census median home value $179,500, county listing prices up about 3.2% over the past year.
Wichita, KS is in Sedgwick County, Kansas — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 396,488, with a median household income of $63,072. Census data puts Wichita's median home value at $179,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Sedgwick County's current median listing price runs $276,995, up about 3.2% over the past year.
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At a glance
Wichita market snapshot
Population
396,488
Median Household Income
$63,072
Median Home Value (city)
$179,500
Median Listing Price (Sedgwick County)
$276,995
Median Gross Rent
$960/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.2%
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What makes Wichita different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wichita's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $179,500. Separately, Sedgwick County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $276,995. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for Wichita, KS shows a +3.2% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Sedgwick County's own annual index shows a 3.25% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wichita has an estimated population of 396,488 and a median household income of $63,072, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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Wichita FAQ
What are home values like in Wichita, KS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Wichita's median home value at $179,500. Sedgwick County's current median listing price runs $276,995, up about 3.2% over the past year.
What is the population of Wichita, KS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wichita's population at approximately 396,488.
What's the median rent in Wichita, KS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wichita at approximately $960 per month.
What is the median household income in Wichita, KS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wichita at approximately $63,072.
Is the Wichita housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for Wichita, KS shows a +3.2% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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