Oaklawn
Suburban Neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas
Sedgwick County 67037, 67216
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.
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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.
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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.
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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kirk Short
Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
653 Total Sales
7 in Oaklawn
$45K - $251K Price Range
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Dan Madrigal
Dan Madrigal
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 618-7453
383 Total Sales
5 in Oaklawn
$340K - $450K Price Range
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Alena Sellers
Alena Sellers
Keller Williams Hometown Partners
(316) 364-7920
107 Total Sales
2 in Oaklawn
$48K - $68K Price Range
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Katie Hackney
Katie Hackney
Keller Williams Hometown Partners
(316) 425-9204
76 Total Sales
1 in Oaklawn
$480,000 Price
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Carrissa Wells
Carrissa Wells
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 453-3304
79 Total Sales
2 in Oaklawn
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Josh Witte
Josh Witte
Responds QuicklyTitan Realty
(316) 999-9513
63 Total Sales
1 in Oaklawn
$45,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Stone Creek Park
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
English Park
Emery Park BMX
Chapin Dog Park
Madison Avenue Central Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Riley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oaklawn | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oaklawn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oaklawn, Wichita sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Oaklawn, Wichita over the last 12 months is $69,000, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$429,000
Median Sale Price
$69,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$397,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-70%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,350
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,018
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,124
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 212 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,452
Median Age
35
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,273
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,093
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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