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Central to Wichita Falls' major shopping hub
Fountain Park South is a sleepy bedroom community of Wichita Falls with established homes. It's also considered a more affluent area of the city, including compared to downtown Wichita Falls, where investment properties start in the $50,000s. Debbie Dobbins, a local Realtor with a YouTube channel devoted to the area, says this neighborhood started a domino effect in the '50s after the mall off Kemp was built. "The expansion for the town began to go west. So even today, all the newer builds are out West, farther and farther out West. This is sort of the beginning of those developments." Fountain Park North offers a direct path to this mall, accessible by traveling down its main thoroughfare of McNeil Road. Between that road and Kemp is another central hub for shopping, with stores ranging from Target to Petco and TJ Maxx. "That is the main vortex, if you will, of the community," says Dobbins. The neighborhood is also less than 2 miles west of Midwestern State University, a local college established in the '20s, 6 miles shy of the art and restaurant scene in the historic downtown area and 10 miles south of Sheppard Air Force base.
Fountain Park South has mostly vintage ranch styles
Neighborhood streets are winding versus gridded, with a few cul-de-sacs lots. Fluffy oaks dot modest yards capped by sidewalks. Homes are predominately brick ranch-styles. "They are brick and slab, and they don't have a lot of challenges that a pier and beam would have," Dobbins says, adding that the wear and tear of time has less of an effect on brick. Most range from the '60s to 70s but a minority were built from to 80's to the present day. Prices generally range from the high $100,000s to the mid $300,000s. New construction is rare and enters the $400,000s. Dobbins says some homeowners convert their garages into another room, but she recommends keeping it for car storage as hailstorms are common. Being a member of North Texas, residents are no stranger to severe weather, including small tornadoes called microbursts. However, Tim Lockhart of Keller Williams Lonestar DFW, a 6th generation Texan, says he can't remember a tornado affecting a house for at least 10 years. Fires caused by drought are also periodic, and the Wichita Falls Fire Department – downtown on 10th street – has seen an uptick in calls from 9,000 in 2017 to 14,000 in 2023.
Most of the homes in Fountain Park South are ranch-style.
Single-story homes are typical in Fountain Park South.
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New high schools in Wichita Falls integrate online learning
Fountain Park South and other parts of the city zoned to the Wichita Falls Independent School District just got two new high schools: Wichita Falls Memorial High School and Wichita Falls Legacy High School. Both offer certain classes that are entirely online to equip students for a hybrid world dominated by technology. They also bring auditoriums and breakout rooms that foster more collaborative in-person learning. Students filter into either one of those schools from Crockett Elementary School, which earns a B-rating on Niche, and Barwise Middle School, which scores a B-minus rating. All these schools are within 2 to 6 miles of area homes. For those pursuing higher education close to home, Midwestern State University has a 92% acceptance rate and costs around $10,000 annually after aid.
Wichita Falls Memorial High School serves students from Fountain Park South.
Wichita Legacy High School is located near Fountain Park South.
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Locals live just south of U.S. Route 277 and U.S. Route 82
Just north, between Kell East and Kell West Boulevards, are U.S. Route 277 and U.S. Route 82—gateways to greater Wichita Falls. Falls Ride, a public transit option, has bus routes in Fountain Park South, on McNeil Avenue and Kemp Boulevard that travel regionally, including to the downtown area. Integrity Urgent Care is just north of Kell West Boulevard on Fairway Boulevard for immediate care needs. Kell West Regional Hospital is just over two miles east via Kell West Boulevard. United Regional Health Care System is just over 4 miles northeast, following Route 277. Located at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls Regional Airport has daily flights through American Airlines to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when air travel is needed.
US 277 highway connects Fountain Park South with other communities.
Greyhound and route buses are available from the downtown station near Fountain Park South.
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The community garden at Park Place Christian Church
Despite "park" being in the neighborhood's name, there isn't a park in Fountain Park South. However, there are small-scale parks and major parks nearby. Directly south, there's an inclusive playground and a community garden at Park Place Christian Church where locals can lease a plot to grow their own food. The church also has a prayer garden with a concrete mandala path for meditative walking and reflection. Less than a mile south of the neighborhood are Rotary Park and Kiwanis Park. Both have playgrounds, and Kiwanis has an enclosed area for prairie dogs. Locals enjoy watching them bob their heads from the ground and play. Over a mile east, Tesco Park is a grassy area off the side of the road where the main feature is a fishing pond. Lake Wichita Park's 234 acres are less than 3 miles south, housing lighted baseball, softball and football fields. There's also a model airplane landing strip at the park, and an off-leash area for dogs. Weeks Park's over 200-acres are just over 3 miles southeast, housing the city's municipal 18-hole golf course and nine lighted tennis courts. Lucy Park's over 170-acres are around 5 miles north with nature trails and a footbridge leading over the Wichita River toward the city's artificial falls.
Park Place Christian Church serves residents from the Fountain Park South neighborhood.
Kiwanis Park has several sports fields and courts to enjoy with friends in Fountain Park South.
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The local Target is on Kemp West Boulevard
Shopping and dining are directly north on Kell West Boulevard and just east, off Kemp Boulevard. On Kell West, Market Street serves a wide range of produce and panty staples and is open 24-7. On the same street, there's an Ashley Store, Walgreens and several restaurant chains, including Johnny Carino's—a national Italian chain—and Backporch Drafthouse—a regional chain serving frothy beers and pub grub. Traveling down McNeil Avenue, locals land at the mall off Kemp West Boulevard, which has big box retailers, including an At Home store, Footlocker and JCPenney. The local Target is also on Kemp Boulevard with a Starbucks inside. Walmart Supercenter, Aldi and Sam's Club are between Kell and Kemp for general shopping and more grocery options. Six miles east, Downtown Wichita Falls has local haunts like Casa Mañana, serving its signature tacos in red shells since the '40s.
Mayor retailer names like Target are all around the Fountain Park South neighborhood.
Market Street is open 24/7 for all your grocery needs in Fountain Park South.
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Every Saturday, enjoy the Wichita Falls Farmers Market in downtown near Fountain Park South.
The farmers market is open year-round in downtown Wichita Falls
“We have the Hotter'N Hell Hundred ride every August in which people come from all over the world to participate in bicycle races and many other events,” says Lockhart. “And there’s a vibrant arts community with an After Hours Art Walk the first Thursday of each month from April to October. People come out from all over the community to gather downtown, stroll and browse the local artists and musicians set up on the sidewalks.” Downtown also hosts a farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
604
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,038
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,928
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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