Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Wichita

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), Wichita's median monthly rent is $975 and the median household income is $64,620 annually, with 41% of residents renting their homes. These figures help put the value of income-restricted housing in context for the roughly two in five households who rent in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Wichita Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,239 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdictional definitions.

Getting Around Wichita

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Wichita scores 63 (Somewhat Walkable), 47 for Transit (Some Transit), and 67 for Biking. These scores reflect conditions near the 34 assisted properties in this city, not Wichita as a whole.

Schools

Wichita is served by 99 public schools across 6 districts -- including 62 elementary, 16 middle, 15 high schools, and 6 other schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Wichita is $64,620 and the median asking rent is $975 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Affordable and income-based housing in the city can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain that household budget.

• Median household income: $64,620/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median rent: $975/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Renter households: 41% of Wichita residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 34 affordable housing properties mapped for flood risk in Wichita, 2 are located in high-risk flood zones. The large majority of properties fall outside high-risk areas.