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Historic military community
In 1951, the Korean War brought an influx of Boeing employees and McConnell Air Force Base personnel to Wichita, so the Oaklawn community was quickly developed. After the war ended, the population decreased for a few decades. But in the early 2000s, the area saw new life with the construction of an activity center and community park. “It’s one of three housing developments that was specifically created for military families,” says River City Realty owner-broker Jack Silvers. “But now most people are moving there because it’s reasonably priced.”
Homes to buy or rent
Not every neighborhood street has a sidewalk, but mature trees offer shady places in front lawns. An abundance of modest two-bedroom ranch-style homes with vinyl facades. There are also rows of mobile homes and a few recently built minimalist traditional homes with two-car garages. “There’s a good mix of homeowners and rentals; it’s about half and half,” says Silvers. If you’re looking to buy in Oaklawn, it costs anywhere between $60,000 and $100,000, a range below a Wichita home’s average $200,000 selling price. However, renting a house here typically costs between $800 and $1,200 per month.
Most homes in Oaklawn are very small.
Oaklawn has a few areas with new traditional homes.
Mobile homes are also very common in Oaklawn.
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Community parks, activities and events
Locals walk to Idlewild Park, where kids can run around the sandy playground or cool off on the splash pad. The park also includes a baseball diamond and soccer field. At the Oaklawn Activity Center, locals work out in the fitness center and take hot yoga classes in the gymnasium. The facility has a computer lab with free Wi-Fi and houses a branch of the Derby Public Library. Community events include Easter egg hunting, throwing water balloons during Idlewild Water Day and playing bingo to win back-to-school supplies. National Night Out is one of Oaklawn’s most popular events: residents mingle over ice cream and pizza, jump in the bouncy house, and admire the fireworks.
Kids can climb on the playground at Idlewild Park in Oaklawn.
Get your friends together for a game of basketball in Oaklawn's Idlewild Park.
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Students may attend Cooper Elementary School.
Oakland schools come with fun perks
Children in Oaklawn are in the Derby Unified School District. They can attend Oaklawn Elementary School, rated C-plus by Niche, where every student has a Chromebook laptop. Then, they can go to Derby North Middle, rated B-plus by Niche. This school has a ranch and rodeo club: once a month, the group goes to a local cattle farm or veterinary center to learn how to care for animals and complete farm chores. Lastly, students attend B-rated Derby High School—a school that’s big on traditions. On the first day of freshman year, each student touches the giant bell on campus, cementing their physical connection to the school. After graduation, they ring the bell to celebrate their accomplishment.
Neighborhood restaurants and retailers (and more)
While the neighborhood has a few locally owned businesses, like the Oaklawn Clothing N’ Stuff thrift store, its central location between Wichita and Derby allows easy access to many other restaurants and retailers. About 2 miles away is Buster’s Burger Joint, an unassuming eatery serving old-fashioned smashed patties with crispy tater tots or French fries. Locals can also head down to Derby via Southeast Boulevard to order tableside guacamole at La Hacienda. This restaurant celebrates Taco Tuesday with refreshing $6 margaritas. Oaklawn residents stock up on groceries at the Walmart Supercenter and at Dillons, located on the same thoroughfare. Oaklawn is also about 7 miles from Old Town, Wichita’s entertainment district filled with more eating, shopping and cultural opportunities.
The Sandbox has a wide selection of food to choose from by Oaklawn.
La Hacienda is a popular Mexican Restaurant, not too far from Oaklawn.
Oaklawn Clothing N' Stuff is a great place to go thrift shopping.
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The Arkansas River runs along the edge of Oaklawn.
I'm in Oaklawn. How far to...?
Downtown Wichita is 7 miles away. Rock Regional Hospital is less than 5 miles away. Right by McConnell Air Force Base--about 6 miles away--are the following large employers: the U.S. Army Reserve, the WSU Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a branch of Southwestern College. Cars are the dominant form of transportation in and out of Oaklawn, though there are two bus stops in the middle of the neighborhood along East 47th Street.
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On average, homes in Oaklawn, Wichita sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Oaklawn, Wichita over the last 12 months is $249,000, up 63% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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