A small community less than 10 miles from bustling Newton, Hesston's quiet streets and casual local businesses draw homebuyers looking to work at two of the major employers in town, AGCO and Excel Industries, both farm agriculture businesses. There's plenty of open space in the area, and the city is surrounded by undeveloped land and is growing quickly. For a potential homebuyer looking to join a relaxed suburban community, Hesston has a lot to offer.
The city of Hesston greets you with a large stone sign.
Hesston is surrounded by undeveloped land.
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Houses around Hesston
Homes in Hesston start at around $200,000 and reach up to around $400,000. This quintessential suburb is characterized by green grassy lawns that are well-trimmed and tend to have basketball hoops out front. Colonials, ranch-style and split-level homes are popular, and most properties have brick facades and two-car garages.
Many of Hesston's neighborhoods consists of New Traditional homes.
Red brick siding is very common among Hesston homes.
This Bungalow home in Hesston has a large front porch.
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Learning in Hesston
Students in the area are part of the Hesston Unified School District, which has an A rating on Niche and is the number one rated school district in Harvey County, according to the site. The area's youngest learners begin their academic journey at Hesston Elementary School, which has an A-minus rating on Niche, and they can continue at A-minus-rated Hesston Middle School. Students wrap up their secondary academic journey at Hesston High School, which also has an A-minus rating. Hesston High is known for its sports teams, and it's common to see the community come out to support the Swathers on game night.
Younger students may attend Hesston Elementary.
After Elementary, students go to Hesston Middle School.
Older kids have the option to go to Hesston High School.
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Hesston's great outdoors
For a breath of fresh air, head to King Park. With a playground, volleyball court and open fields, this green space draws community members in on weekends and after work. Smaller parks can be found throughout the city, and some have small basketball courts. There's even a dog park in Hesston for those furry friends who need to play a long game of fetch. Locals enjoy the Hesston Golf Course, an 18-hole green with a clubhouse on site. It offers a dining area that overlooks the course and serves pizza, smoked sausage, and canned beer. It is normally filled with the sound of boisterous chatter and loud laughter.
Practice your skating tricks at the skate park in Hesston's King Park.
A few of the homes in Hesston surround small parks.
Get your friends together for a round of golf at the Hesston Golf Course.
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Restaurants and retail in Hesston
For a bite to eat, pull up and park at the Burger Garage. This local favorite flips meat patties and serves scoops of ice cream for residents, and it's a popular place for a weekend lunch. Its checkerboard floor and aluminum tables lend a hard-working, industrial vibe to the restaurant, and vintage Ford Mustangs can often be found in the parking lot. For groceries, locals head to Newton because there aren't any grocery stores in Hesston.
Find a variety of hardware and cleaning goods at True Value in Hesston.
Stop by Cottontail Home Decor to decorate your Hesston home.
Stop by the Burger Garage for a bite to eat in Hesston.
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Hesston higher education
The city is also home to Hesston College, which is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. The college has a variety of programs, including bible and ministry, sports management and computer science. The college's sports teams are also popular, and it's common to see the community support the Lark volleyball, basketball and soccer teams on game night.
Many Hesston residences attend Hesston College.
Enjoy a round of disc golf at the course located on Hesston College's campus.
Hesston College also has several tennis courts.
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Over the river and through the fields
Most residents use their cars to get around the area and beyond. Interstate 135 runs along the city, providing a straight shot into nearby Newton. Hesston Road runs through the city's center and also leads directly into Newton.
Many homes in Hesston have three-car garages.
Hesston has plenty of fun activities within walking distance from home.
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