South Central
Suburban Neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas
Sedgwick County 67211, 67213
Homes with character
South of downtown Wichita, the neighborhood is composed of grid-style streets of single-family homes on compact lots, often decorated with flourishing trees. South Central has sidewalks, making it a walkable community for easy errands. Like many neighborhoods built in the early 20th century, most of South Central is packed with Craftsman bungalows. The neighborhood also features national-style and American Foursquare homes. Although they are rarer, South Central also has a few Victorian-era Queen Anne-style houses with wraparound front porches and intricate details. Sales prices in South Central range from $70,000 for a bungalow to $375,000 for a newly constructed town house.
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Recreation on the river and urban parks
The Lincoln Street Bridge area has a boat launch to bring kayaks and canoes onto the Arkansas River. Visitors can also go fishing or enjoy a view of the river’s dam while strolling by on the walking path. For more exercise, the paved Railroad Trailhead connects to Wichita’s 18-mile Redbud Trail. At Lincoln Park, kids can use the playground and the splash pad. Under the Kellogg Overpass, rollerbladers and skateboarders can find Wichita City Skatepark, created by world-renowned Skatepark designer Wally Hollyday. The concrete park has three of the deepest skate bowls in the Midwest.
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Wichita Public Schools
Students attend Wichita Public Schools, which earns a B-minus on Niche. Schools include Harry Street Elementary, Hamilton Middle School and Wichita East High School. The elementary school earns a C grade, the middle has a C-minus and the high school earns a B-plus rating on Niche. At Harry Street Elementary, students prepare dances in class and perform their routine in front of an audience for the annual Boogie on the Blacktop event.
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From a museum to concerts
Located in Lincoln Park, the Kansas Firefighter’s Museum is inside a former horse-drawn fire station. The museum preserves and shares Kansas’s firefighting history through exhibits, photographs and other artifacts. At the Intrust Bank Arena, residents can go downtown to watch the Wichita Thunder hockey games or go to large concerts for artists like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Chris Stapleton.2 miles on South Emporia Street
About 2 miles from downtown Wichita, residents can easily commute to the big city via South Emporia Street by car or Wichita Transit bus. As for a nearby medical center, locals can go to Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph. Residents can also access the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport for further travel from business trips to vacations.
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Retail and restaurants aplenty
Residents can find a few essentials at the local butcher Carnicería El Güero or the Midnight Run convenience store, and there are more groceries at the nearby Walmart Supercenter. Located in the Pawnee Place shopping center, those looking for a convenient meal can go to fast-food restaurants like Subway and Church’s Chicken. For a dine-in option, Kelly’s Family Diner serves classic comfort food breakfasts in a rustic interior decorated with knickknacks. For lunch, people can head to the cash-only, no-frills deli called The Grinder Man, which has been a Wichita mainstay since the 1970s. The neighborhood is also known for its locally-owned Mexican food spots — Taco Shop has a drive-through and counter-serve options. South Central also has a dash of nightlife including bars, like The Stop and Doug’s Place.
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Written By
Anna Anderson
Photography Contributed By
Zach Manwell
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Katie Hackney
Katie Hackney
Keller Williams Hometown Partners
(316) 425-9204
76 Total Sales
2 in South Central
$130,000 Price Range
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Carrissa Wells
Carrissa Wells
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 453-3304
79 Total Sales
2 in South Central
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Blake Billington
Blake Billington
Heritage 1st Realty
(316) 669-5384
121 Total Sales
2 in South Central
$135,000 Price Range
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Josh Witte
Josh Witte
Responds QuicklyTitan Realty
(316) 999-9513
63 Total Sales
1 in South Central
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Asa Pechin
Asa Pechin
Heritage 1st Realty
(316) 669-3714
143 Total Sales
1 in South Central
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Christi Madden
Christi Madden
Bricktown ICT Realty
(316) 867-9901
118 Total Sales
1 in South Central
$97,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Goldenrod Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Herman Hill Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Aley Park
Linwood Park
Henry Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lincoln Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Central | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Central, Wichita sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in South Central, Wichita over the last 12 months is $57,000, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$104,950
Median Sale Price
$57,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$97,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
158
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$111
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,400
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,090
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,645
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,474
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,520
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,508
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 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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