Southwest Village
Neighborhood Reviews
Midcentury homes and mobile home parks
Developed throughout the midcentury, Southwest Village’s residential streets are in the southeastern region. Sprawling ranch styles can have three bedrooms and brick facades, while L-shaped options often feature two-car garages. Split-level dwellings can also sit on 2,000-square-foot lots enclosed by chain link fences. Buying here typically costs between $150,000 and $200,000, a range lower than a Wichita home’s average $250,000 selling price. “These houses are actually known for their good quality, despite how low the prices can be,” says Flores. “Places can easily sell within a month here.” In the neighborhood’s western region, communities like Lakeside Landing and Fishin’ Mobile Home Park offer private fishing and boating access at their respective lakes and manufactured homes available to purchase or rent.Southwest Village is home to Wichita’s largest public library and YMCA branch
Spanning 9 acres, Wildwood Park is a small green space in the neighborhood, offering a half-mile trail surrounding a playground and basketball court. The 20-acre Osage Park is just 2 miles east of the neighborhood, where locals can find pickleball courts and a splash pad open throughout the summer. Located off Meridian Avenue is the Wichita Public Library’s largest facility, the Alford Branch. “The building was made to look like a plane because of all the aircraft manufacturing we do in Wichita,” says Flores. It hosts numerous community events, from sessions on how to play Dungeons & Dragons to weekly family story times. On the same thoroughfare, the Richard A. DeVore South YMCA has a fitness center and indoor swimming pool with lap lanes. The outdoor waterpark features twisty slides and diving boards, while the detached sports facility hosts numerous youth leagues playing indoor soccer or basketball.
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Wichita Public Schools and the Wichita Technical Institute
Children here can attend Woodman Elementary and Truesdell Middle, both of which have an overall C-minus grade from Niche. They may continue C-plus-graded Wichita South High, where the athletics program has won 26 state championships since the school opened in 1959. The College and Career Center here also offers various services, including free ACT tutoring and funds to pay for students' college application fees. Providing programs in medical assistance and computer technology, The Wichita Technical Institute is in the neighborhood’s northeastern corner.
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Meridian Avenue is home to an Irish pub and retro rollerblading rink
Meridian Avenue in the neighborhood’s eastern region is lined with chain restaurants like Taco Bell and Village Inn, a fast-casual breakfast spot. O’Malley’s Irish Pub is a local option with over 24 beers on tap and a kitchen serving chicken wings and Shepard's pie until 1 a.m. Patrons can also sing in the karaoke room, where they may see the occasional bagpipe bands. Next door, Roller City offers disco-themed rollerblading sessions every Wednesday on Retro Night. The Walmart Neighborhood Market and Dillons along West 31st Street are the nearest grocery store options, less than 3 miles east. Other retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dillard’s are 3 miles north in Towne West Square, a mall with around 50 stores.Easy access to Interstate 235 makes Southwest Village a car-dependent community
Southwest Village’s residential streets do not have sidewalks, making it a car-dependent community. Interstate 235 spans Southwest Village’s western region, and a 9-mile drive northeast on the highway and U.S. Route 400 leads to Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district. A 10-mile drive south on I-235 leads to Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, the neighborhood’s nearest hospital. Bus riders will find a Wichita Transit stop every two blocks along Meridian Avenue.
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Meghan Baker
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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HEATHER STEWART
HEATHER STEWART
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Plaza Real Estate
(316) 669-5675
114 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Village
$165,000 Price
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Kirk Short
Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
641 Total Sales
8 in Southwest Village
$131K - $185K Price Range
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Seth Burkhardt
Seth Burkhardt
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 223-7141
120 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Village
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VILMA ROSA
VILMA ROSA
Standard Realty Co.
(316) 333-7189
38 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Village
$210,000 Price
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Dan Madrigal
Dan Madrigal
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 618-7453
375 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Village
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Alena Sellers
Alena Sellers
Keller Williams Hometown Partners
(316) 364-7920
104 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Village
$195,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Alice Wall Memorial Park
Aley Park
OJ Watson Park
Osage Park
Southview Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Wildwood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/10/2015
Niche Review
The price of housing and utilities are cheap. The houses are a bit older, but they are well maintained. There is no vandalism or graffiti, and there are no abandoned properties.
3/10/2015
Niche Review
The nightlife in my neighborhood is nonexistent, and there are only fast food restaurants here. If my family and I want to eat at a high quality restaurant, we must drive to northeast or northwest Wichita.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southwest Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Village, Wichita sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Village, Wichita over the last 12 months is $434,261.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$371,995
Median Sale Price
$434,261
Median Single Family Sale Price
$335,635
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$740,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$630,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,497
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,333
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,934
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,117
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$699 - $899 per month
- Crosswinds Villas
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 490+ Sq Ft
- 2526 W 31st St S
- Wichita, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,525
Median Age
34
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,996
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,038
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
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®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
14
/ 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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