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A Wichita neighborhood next to a campus
Ken-Mar, a neighborhood in Wichita, is heavily influenced by nearby Wichita State University. “The majority of homes are rental properties because of the school,” says Fiesta Real Estate owner-broker Bernardo Flores who has over two decades of experience in the area. “But the neighborhood has more than just college students.” Ken-Mar is an urban community that benefits from the adjoining university’s amenities from museums to bustling restaurants, while boasting a few local businesses in its shopping center.
Aerial view just above the Ken-Mar homes looking towards the Wichita State Campus.
Enjoy a stroll through the scnery at Ken-Mar's WSU.
Hang out with your friends at the WSU Campus in the Students Center in Ken-Mar.
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Attractions at WSU
The WSU campus offers nearby cultural attractions like the Ulrich Museum of Art, where people can admire thousands of pieces from photography to paintings. The museum also boasts the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection. To watch a Shockers basketball game, locals can go to the Charles Koch Arena, nicknamed “The Roundhouse” for its circular design. The Original Pizza Hut Museum is also on campus, an eccentric point of interest offering a slice of Wichita history.
WSU is a beautiful campus located by Ken-Mar.
There are plenty of unique art pieces scattered throughout WSU near Ken-Mar.
Ken-Mar is a great location for WSU students to live.
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Smaller house styles
Northeast of downtown Wichita, Ken-Mar is composed of a strip mall and residential streets of smaller houses on compact lots often shaded by tall trees. The area isn’t walkable for errands, but many of the streets have sidewalks for strolls around the neighborhood. As for architecture, most of the two and three-bedroom homes come in the National style. There are also larger ranch-style homes, split-levels and bungalows. No matter the style, each house typically has a driveway and a one-car garage. Sales prices range from $60,000 for a ranch-style house in need of renovations to $175,000 for a move-in ready bungalow.
Nice looking red brick home in Ken-Mar.
There are many different colors and styles for brick homes in Ken-Mar.
There are many different affordable housing options in Ken-Mar.
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Strip mall shops and local eateries
To pick up snacks and essentials, residents can shop at Dollar General or venture to Dillons for groceries. To decorate their homes, they can visit the Ken-Mar Shopping Center’s two furniture outlets: Wichita Furniture and Mattress and American Freight. As for eateries, people can stop by Church’s Chicken for Southern foods in a fast-food setting. Towards WSU, locals can enjoy a morning pick-me-up from Fairmount Coffee Company, a relaxed atmosphere with an outdoor seating section. At Social Tap Drinkery, a hub for watching sports with friends, patrons can order beers paired with American food.
Enjoy a sandwich and latte from Fairmount Coffee Company in Ken-Mar.
Get some of your daily essentials at Dollar General in Ken-Mar.
Grab a bite to eat at Social Tap near Ken Mar.
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To downtown via East Douglas Avenue
About 5 miles from downtown Wichita, residents can easily commute to the big city via East Douglas Avenue, which takes around 10 minutes or longer during rush hour. Wichita Transit provides bus services for easy access to public transportation. As for a nearby hospital, locals can go to Wesley Medical Center. Residents can find flights at the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport for further travel.
Birdseye view of the Ken-Mar neighborhood.
Ken-Mar is just a short drive away from Downtown Wichita.
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Wichita Public Schools
Students in Ken-Mar attend Wichita Public Schools, which earns a B-minus on Niche. Schools include Adams Elementary, Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School and Wichita Southeast High School. The elementary school earns a C-minus grade, the middle has a C and the high school earns a C-plus rating on Niche. Adams Elementary focuses its course of study on economics and entrepreneurship. Every other week, each grade attends a class about money management. Students practice fiscal responsibility daily with Adams Bucks, a program that rewards students with earnings that they can spend at the Adams Trading Post. Students also start savings accounts and visit the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City.
After elementary, kids can attend Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School.
After graduating Middle School, students can attend Southeast High School.
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From a playground to a rail trail
Stretching over 11 acres, Claude Lambe Park has a fishing pond where visitors can spot local wildlife. Children can run around on the playground, swing set and small ropes course. For hiking or biking, a portion of Wichita’s 18-mile Redbud Trail, a rail trail, also runs through the neighborhood. It even leads to the 18-hole public fairway at the MacDonald Golf Course.
A portion of Wichita’s 18-mile Redbud Trail runs through Ken-Mar and is an excellent place to enjoy a hike or bike ride.
Kids can enjoy the playground at Ken-Mar’s Claude Lambe Park.
Enjoy a walk along the 18-mile red bud trail in Ken-Mar.
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Parks in this Area
Fairmount Park
Edgemoor Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Sleepy Hollow Park
MacDonald Park
Red Bud Park
Claude Lambe Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
19 min drive
Bus
Oliver And 13th Northbound
Bus
13th St And Bluff Ib
Bus
13th St And Pershing Ib
Bus
Oliver And Kensington Northbound
Bus
13th St And Pinecrest Ib
Bus
13th St And Crestway
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ken-Mar
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ken-Mar, Wichita sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Ken-Mar, Wichita over the last 12 months is $82,500, down 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
VERY NICELY UPDATED HOME, NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT THE MAIN FLOOR, NEW PAINT UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS, SOME NEW LIGHTING AND NEWLY UPDATED KITCHEN. BASEMENT IS FANTASTIC AND HAS A GREAT FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE OR WORKSHOP AREA AND ROUGH-IN BATH. SELLER HAS JUST REPLACED AND EXPANDED THE DRIVEWAY TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO OLIVER WITHOUT BACKING UP. THERE IS MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT THIS HOUSE.
Adorable brick ranch in northeast Wichita with hardwood floors throughout, a sunny living room that lets in tons of natural light, and a galley-style kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The easy main floor layout makes everyday living simple and comfortable. Just minutes from Fairmount Park, MacDonald Park & Golf Course, Wichita State University, and tons of nearby restaurants and shops, this
Great investment property currently occupied with same renter since December 2022. 4 Bedroom, 1 bathroom with a large family room. New roof was installed in March of 2013, water heater new in 2020, new cooling system installed 2013 This home is priced to sell "AS IS"
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,094
Median Age
30
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,499
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,746
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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