Wichita, KS
Population 396,488 · Wichita, KS MSA. Moving to or from Wichita? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
396,488
Cost of living (RPP)
88.946
Annual avg temp
58°F
Typical home
$202,720
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $63,072 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $179,500 |
| Median gross rent | $960/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.52 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 88.946 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.459, goods 94.027, services 66.245. Source: BEA, Wichita, KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
58°F
January low
23°F
July high
93°F
Annual snow
12.7"
Annual precipitation 34.3". Station: WICHITA, KS US (5.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$202,720
ZHVI YoY
+2.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,139/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Wichita, KS
Total employment (MSA)
303,910
Median wage (annual)
$44,790
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 36,200 | $38,160 |
| Production Occupations | 30,560 | $49,520 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 26,850 | $27,770 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 25,880 | $31,600 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 23,580 | $37,870 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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