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City neighborhood with over 50 acres of park space
Folks in Schweiter and Mead maximize their available greenspace while being 3 miles from downtown Wichita. From the 1880s to the mid-1940s, Henry Schweiter slowly transitioned his Wichita farmland into park space. What remains is Linwood and North Linwood Park, over 50 acres of green space and recreational facilities on the west side of US Highway 81. “The parks are a popular amenity, and the prices are good for how much green space people can get,” says Alyson Assaf-Easterby, Realtor for 8 years with Park Plaza Realty. Cross over US-81 to end up in Schweiter or Mead. Schweiter is on the north end of East Harry Street, closer to downtown, and has long, curving suburban-esque streets. Mead, south of East Harry Street, is on a city grid of blocks and thoroughfares. Both communities have small cottages and modest ranch-style homes ranging from $55,000 to $230,000. Along with the park space, residents have more room to breathe in midsize yards shaded by trees and corner lots reaching up to half an acre. Two-car driveways keep the streets clear, and residents use sidewalks to walk to small markets and casual eateries on East Harry Street.
Take your dog for a walk at Linwood Park in Schweiter/Mead.
Practice your basketball skills at North Linwood Park in Schweiter/Mead.
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Fifty acres of greenspace at Linwood Park
The first park Schweiter donated was Linwood Park, which was later split into two sections: North Linwood Park and Linwood Park. While the 14-acre northern part of the park has a playground and plenty of green space, the larger 50-acre Linwood Park offers more amenities. Along the walking path, there’s a Colonial Revival-style greenhouse and nursery filled with vegetation planted by the Wichita Parks Department. Folks partake in neighborly competition on the sand volleyball court, football field, or tennis courts, and local rec leagues play on the baseball diamonds. When the weather gets colder, you can work out inside at Linwood Recreation Center, where there are several workout classes each day and pickleball courts. The smaller Riviera and Schweiter Parks provide the neighborhood with playgrounds and even more open green spaces.
There are several picnic tables spread throughout the green space in Schweiter/Mead’s Linwood Park.
Kids can enjoy the playground at Schweiter Park in Schweiter/Mead.
Get your friends together for a game of basketball at Schweiter Park in Schweiter/Mead.
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Cozy 1950s cottages and ranch-style homes
Schweiter and Mead sport a mixture of cozy 1950s cottages and ranch-style homes, but they differ in arrangement. Despite its city location, Schweiter has an almost suburban appearance, with long, curving streets, while Mead is on a grid layout. “Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, people feel they can get more space for their money here,” says Assaf-Easterby. Small one-to-two-bedroom cottages that may need some work start at $55,000, but most two-to-three-bedroom ranch-style and split-level homes can be found around $130,000. At the high end of the price range, three-bedroom ranch-style homes on spacious corner lots can be found for about $230,000.
Many of the homes in Schweiter/Mead have small front porches.
This is a wide variety of home stlyes found throughout the Schweiter/Mead neighborhood.
Here is a great looking national style home with a one car garage in Schweiter/Mead.
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No. 1 most diverse public high school in Kansas
Neighborhood students may attend Wichita Public Schools, which receive a B-minus overall from Niche. Kids begin at Linwood Elementary and walk less than a mile from home to Mead Middle, both graded a C-minus. They round out their educational journey at Wichita East High School, commonly known as East High, rated a B-plus. East High’s highly regarded IB program attracts many students from around the area, earning it the ranking of Niche’s No. 1 most diverse public high school in Kansas.
Linwood Elementary provides schooling for younger students living in Schweiter/Mead.
Children living in Schweiter/Mead can attend Mead Middle School.
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Walk to eateries on East Harry Street
Folks walk less than a mile from home to restaurants and cafes on East Harry Street. One of the favorites is Jimmie’s Diner, a Wichita staple since 1987 that opened a second location in the neighborhood in 2012. At this retro American eatery, folks enjoy all-day breakfast items like a fluffy stack of flapjacks or chicken-fried steak and eggs. People have the menu of authentic Mexican dishes memorized at Villar’s, a neighborhood staple for 40 years. Leaf Teahouse is a café known for its boba teas, Vietnamese coffee, and fruit smoothies. Folks make quick runs for small items at CVS or TNT Mini Mart, and they can get Hispanic grocery items at Mercadito Salvadoreno. For general grocery needs, residents drive 2 miles to Dillons, a regional grocery chain.
Jimmie’s Diner serves American breakfast calssics in Schweiter/Mead.
Enjoy some Mexican food at Villar’s in Schweiter/Mead.
Leaf Teahouse in Schweiter/Mead offers a variety of refreshing drinks.
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Support local shops on Second Saturdays
Downtown Wichita has a full calendar of events. Art lovers participate in the First Friday Gallery Crawl, which involves visiting new installations and live music at galleries across the city on the first Friday of every month. People explore the city during Second Saturday by visiting participating locally owned shops. Folks can receive discounts at all participating stores by buying a reusable Second Saturdays shopping bag.
Catch the bus on East Lincoln Street
Folks walk north to catch the bus on East Lincoln Street if they don’t wish to drive around the city. Book flights at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, just over 8 miles west of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Goldenrod Park
Basketball
Trails
Parking Lot
Longview Neighborhood Park
Hyde Park
Trails
Playground
Friendship Park
Linwood Park
Henry Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Schweiter Park
Rivera Park
Transit
Airport
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
16 min drive
Bus
Lincoln And Green Ib
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Harry And Grove Inbd
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Pawnee And SE Blvd Ib
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Pawnee And Minneapolis Ib
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Mt. Vernon & Hillside Outbd
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Pawnee And Hillside Ib
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Mt. Vernon & Spruce Outbd
Schweiter/Mead Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Schweiter/Mead, Wichita sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Schweiter/Mead, Wichita over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 13% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,698
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,908
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,825
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
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®
43/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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