$191,511Average Value$246Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
On the affordable side, 8 miles from Sheppard Air Force Base
Despite its name, Rivercrest isn't built near a river, but it is just south of a nature area with trails that wind along a waterway. Locals wake in vintage ranch-style homes just 5 miles from downtown and less than 8 miles from Sheppard Air Force Base. Downtown is a little sleepy but growing slowly and steadily, including an emerging gastropub scene. The Air Force Base broke ground around the same time as Rivercrest, in the 1940s, and became a leading area employer that attracts people from all over the country, bolstering the city’s economy. Military professionals just starting their careers and growing families are drawn to Rivercrest for its suburban feel and affordability relative to the rest of the city. Few houses are on the market at any given time, as people here tend to stay.
Rivercrest's vintage homes and winding streets
Ranch styles settle on spacious lots in Rivercrest, sometimes up to a quarter of an acre. Front yards springing with mesquite trees lead to cracked curbs and occasional sidewalks while backyards are often fenced. Home values average around $108 per square foot, below the city average of $130. Prices start in the low $100,000 range for something around 1,500 square feet or less, and rise to the upper $200,000s. The highest price points often are for complete renovations that are over 3,000 square feet. Some properties have storm cellars and storm windows that protect homeowners from North Texas' severe weather, which can bring hail and cause sudden onsets of strong wind called microbursts. Droughts are common during summertime and can spark wildfires. According to locals, the last severe dry spell was in 2015. "Everybody was scared to death. We'd put pray for rain signs in everyone's yard," says 40-year broker Jan Schaaf of Domain Real Estate Services, who's lived in Wichita Falls her whole life.
Some homes in Rivercrest have updated storm windows.
Rivercrest standard homes are ranch-style.
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Wichita Falls Memorial High offers online courses
Students may start off at Crockett Elementary School, which earns a B rating on Niche, before heading to B-minus-rated Barwise Middle School. Wichita Falls Memorial High is home to the Mavericks and is one of two new facilities replacing Wichita Falls High School, which aged out after 100 years. Memorial and its counterpart Legacy High offer online courses, allowing for self-paced learning. Both are also too new to have a Niche score. Midwestern State University, noted for its 90% acceptance rate, is just over 3 miles northeast.
Crockett Elementary School teaches students from Rivercrest.
Wichita Falls Memorial High School serves students from Rivercrest.
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There’s a public bus route on Seymour Road
Falls Ride operates a bus route on Seymour Road, which runs along the southern side of the neighborhood. Business U.S. Route 277 is to the north and connects to Interstate 44 in less than 4 miles. United Regional Health Care System is just over 4 miles miles away. Nearby houses of worship are Life Church Wichita Falls, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church and St. Benedict Orthodox Church – all directly outside of the neighborhood.
Greyhound and route buses are available from the downtown station near Rivercrest.
The United Regional Health Care System Hospital is near Rivercrest.
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It’s less than a mile to Wichita Bluff Nature Area, a popular hiking spot
Nearby recreation includes the hiking trails at the Wichita Bluff Nature Area. The paths weave through forested areas and along portions of the Wichita River. The trail is less than 3 miles north and connects Lucy Park. The park's more than 170 acres bring more hiking areas, an 18-hole disc golf course, a community pool and a sound garden full of acoustic instruments. Lucy Park is also the site of the city's artificial waterfall, built in the 1980s, to replace natural falls that washed away in the 1800s. Weeks Park, housing the municipal golf course, and Lake Wichita Park, with its kayak launch and fishing boardwalk, are less than 5 miles away.
The Wichita Bluff Trail traverses the Wichita Bluff Nature Area near Rivercrest.
Lucy Park has a disc golf course to enjoy with family and friends.
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Willie's Place is known for their grilled cheese hamburger
For quick conveniences, Dollar General is right outside the neighborhood. The closest grocery store is Market Street, just over a mile away. A casual, local spot, Willie's Place is a few miles east and known for its specialty burgers, including a grilled cheese hybrid. Downtown Wichita Falls is within 5 miles and is slowly growing its pub scene. Wichita Falls Brewing Company is a local spot to grab a craft beer and homemade pizza. Though the bar opened in 2018, that's virtually brand-new for this city. Major shopping is just over 3 miles south, with Target and other major retailers, including At Home and JCPenney.
Delight a delicious homemade burger at Willie's Place in Rivercrest.
A convenient Dollar General is just a couple of minutes away from Rivercrest.
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Downtown Wichita Falls hosts an art walk from April to October
Local events often happen downtown. “The first Thursday of the month there's an after-hours art walk where artists and musicians gather on the sidewalks, and they play music and sell their crafts,” says Tim Lockhart of Keller Williams Lonestar DFW, a sixth-generation Texan who's sold homes in Wichita Falls since 2013. This event runs from April to October. Locals can also head to the farmers market on Ohio Avenue, which takes place every Saturday year-round.
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Parks in this Area
Wichita Bluff Nature Area
Lucy Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rivercrest
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rivercrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rivercrest, Wichita Falls sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rivercrest, Wichita Falls over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
338
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,963
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
10.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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