Quiet golf course neighborhood close to the action
Placed along the fairway of a city golf course with the same name, MacDonald is an urban residential neighborhood without the constant hustle and bustle but close enough to the action to find a new favorite restaurant or community festival. Just a mile north of the historic district, College Hill, and less than three miles from downtown, this neighborhood has an eclectic selection of diverse architecture styles, excellent schools and access to the best Wichita has to offer. Those looking for a vibrant neighborhood community close to everything in the city may find a home in MacDonald.
Birdseye view of MacDonald shows the abundance of greenery in this neighborhood.
The MacDonald Golf Course is just a walk away from many of the homes in MacDonald.
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Diverse architecture and a hot market
Homes in MacDonald come in various designs and styles, including bungalows, ranch homes and four squares with Colonial and Tudor Revivals. The median year of residential construction is 1940, providing a significant amount of older housing stock and local history. Potential homeowners in MacDonald can find a 2-bedroom brick ranch-style home with a finished basement for $99,000, with prices increasing to $265,000 for a 4-bedroom Tudor Revival with a built-in spa and a spacious back deck. “When homes go up for sale in that area, they’re typically going to be on the market for two weeks,” says Amy May, a local with four years of experience as a Real Estate Agent with The Roy Group. “Right now, they’re hot for investors to come in and scoop them up.”
Homes in MacDonald come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Great looking vinyl façade in MacDonald.
Red brick home with A-frame roof in MacDonald.
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MacDonald Golf Course and Redbud Trail
The most notable landmark is the MacDonald Golf Course, a public 18-hole course with ponds and mature trees on three acres. MacDonald Park has a playground and a paved walking trail on the east side of the course. To get some exercise, residents in MacDonald can bike, jog or go for a relaxing morning stroll on the Redbud Trail, which used to be the site of an old freight railroad track.
Get some putting practice at the Steve Hatchett First Tee Golf Campus in MacDonald.
Kids can enjoy the playground and open space at MacDonald Park.
Enjoy the 18-whole MacDonald Golf Course.
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Academic competitions and DECA
Hyde Elementary School has an overall Niche grade of B, and students at Hyde set yearly WIGs, or “Wildly Important Goals,” that are tracked for progress weekly throughout the school year. Across the street from Hyde, Robinson Middle School has a B-plus overall grade and allows students to be involved members of the NAL team. The National Academic League is a scholastic competition where middle school students answer questions regarding literature, science and math. Wichita East High School offers students membership in DECA, an organization for business, marketing and management that gives students scholarships for post-secondary education, and it has a B-plus overall grade. MacDonald is also one mile south of Wichita State University, which enrolls over 10,000 students.
Hyde International Studies and Communications Magnet Elementary School
Welcome to Robinson Middle School, located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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Spend the evening at George's French Bistro, a well-rated Bistro by MacDonald.
A night out at Georges French Bistro
MacDonald is located less than a mile north of Central Avenue, one of the most essential routes in the community with plenty of restaurants and retail. To experience the food of another culture, residents can find a table at Prost, a German Restaurant serving guests soft pretzels, schnitzel and German beer. For an upscale environment and a fitting atmosphere for a romantic night out, Georges French Bistro serves calamari, French onion soup and bananas foster crepes. There are small convenience stores around the community for those who would rather make a meal at home. ALDI and Trader Joe’s are northeast on 21st Street for supermarket shopping.
Riverfest and the Autumn & Art Festival
Wichita is home to a wide array of annual events. Riverfest is an outdoor celebration in the summer with live music, food vendors and local businesses. Being the biggest festival in the state, Riverfest is also consistently ranked among the country's best celebrations to attend. Other events include independent movie showings at the Tallgrass Film Festival and an international art showcase at the Autumn & Art Festival.
The 18 mile long Red Bud Trail runs through the MacDonald Neighborhood.
Q-Line and a nearby airport
The Wichita Q-Line is a free trolley shuttle service that takes passengers downtown. Most people in town rely on cars for travel in and around Wichita. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, just nine miles from MacDonald, provides locals with an easy way to reach other cities and destinations.
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Parks in this Area
Fairmount Park
Murdock Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Edgemoor Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Sleepy Hollow Park
Chautauqua Park
MacDonald Park
Claude Lambe Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
18 min drive
Bus
Hillside And 9th St Ob
Bus
Hillside And Murdock Ob
Bus
Hillside And 11th St Ob
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
MacDonald
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in MacDonald, Wichita sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days.
Home Trends
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
180
Median Year Built
1937
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,547
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,685
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
489
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,874
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,662
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.1%
Advanced Degrees
21%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
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®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 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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