South City
Brick faced bungalows
The neighborhood has a majority of single-story homes. “It’s a good starter area, especially if you like brick," says Jack Silvers, a Realtor and resident of Wichita for more than 44 years. "It’s quiet and affordable, and you’re still in the city without the energy.” Bungalow and National-style homes with brick facades dominate the area, with decently large yards around or under a half-acre for a typical quiet city suburb. Larger plots with vinyl-sided National-style homes can be found closer to the Arkansas River, and the Towneship at Clifton has rows of mobile homes and a community playground and swimming pool. Prices in the area range from $50,000 to around $150,000, with the lower prices primarily covering the mobile homes and older two-bedroom family homes. Three to four-bedroom homes with more recent updates are available closer to $100,000.Acres of parks and community gardens
The community has several outdoor recreation spaces. Herman Hills Park is a 33-acre green space with a playground, disc golf course and walking trail that formerly served as a makeshift rock concert venue before the Herman Hills Riot in 1979. Leon Robinson Park hosts a metal playground two miles away and a set of basketball courts on 4 acres. Garvey Park gives access to the 10-mile Arkansas River Bicycle Path and a canoe launch. During the growing season, neighbors can rent plots at Garvey’s Garden of Eatin'. When considering outdoor recreation, residents should note Wichita sees about four tornados annually, primarily in May, though not many have caused extensive damage.Retail favorites at Pawnee Place shopping center
Pawnee Place shopping center offers easy access to groceries at Walmart Supercenter and other retail options, such as GameStop. Locals can also stop by Kim Son Asian Food Market and Thai An Oriental Market. Fat Ernie’s Family Dining is a neighborhood staple for homestyle dining with southern comforts like steak, eggs and fried chicken. South City also features numerous Latin restaurants, like Birrieria Tito or Puerto El Triunfo, which features Salvadorian cuisine. La Dulceria Del Sur has traditional Mexican candy. The area also features a nightlife style with live music at Barcode or pool at Shooters Billiard Club & Restaurant.Career minded education with Wichita public schools
Anderson Elementary School rated C-minus on Niche and partners with Girls on the Run Heart of Kansas to encourage young female students. Greiffenstein-Wells Middle School also ranks a C-minus and has several programs through its libraries to engage students in reading. Wichita South High School, with a C-plus, offers career and technical skill programs and education pathways, preparing students for careers in biomedicine and aviation.Travel anywhere from Wichita
“There’s a phrase we use here: It’s easy in Wichita. You don’t have trouble finding anything, cause it’s in the middle of everything,” said Silvers. With plenty of retail, recreation, and grocery stores in South City, its location, less than 4 miles from downtown, adds convenience. The neighborhood sits north of Interstate 135, and Wichita has three airports. Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is the closest to South City, making travel across and outside the state accessible.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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LeAnna Beat
LeAnna Beat
Real Broker, LLC
(316) 669-5623
63 Total Sales
3 in South City
$67K - $250K Price Range
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Joe Danler
Joe Danler
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 669-4403
135 Total Sales
7 in South City
$45K - $203K Price Range
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Kirk Short
Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
641 Total Sales
7 in South City
$77K - $150K Price Range
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Catherine Heidel
Catherine Heidel
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 844-7601
49 Total Sales
1 in South City
$100,000 Price
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Kooper Sanders
Kooper Sanders
High Point Realty, LLC
(316) 669-4195
179 Total Sales
1 in South City
$90,000 Price
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Bonnie Niles
Bonnie Niles
Summit Realty
(620) 307-9631
72 Total Sales
1 in South City
$184,750 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
Emery Park BMX
Herman Hill Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Chapin Dog Park
Aley Park
OJ Watson Park
Linwood Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South City, Wichita sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South City, Wichita over the last 12 months is $429,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$429,000
Median Sale Price
$429,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$468,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$310
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,773
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,194
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,807
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$709 - $1,309 per month
- River Walk Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 520+ Sq Ft
- 2701 S Emporia St
- Wichita, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,018
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,063
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,766
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.7%
College Graduates
12.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
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®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 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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