Vickridge is a prestigious neighborhood with incredible homes.
Prestigious neighbothood in East Wichita
On the east end of Wichita, Vickridge is a luxurious homeowners association with large estates that give the neighborhood an old-world feel with modern touches. Mature trees envelop the quarter-square-mile oasis that was once all owned by oil tycoon John Vickers, who purchased the land in 1922. By 1961, his property was replaced by what is now the Vickridge community, along with the highly rated Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School. With Vickridge being one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, where the average household income is nearly $220,000, residents enjoy its esteemed reputation and convenience to bustling North Rock Road. “This is an extremely sought-after neighborhood,” says Sonja Seidl, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, who sells in Vickridge. “The houses are big and beautiful, and the Catholic school is well-regarded across Wichita. There are also a ton of shopping centers nearby, so it’s just such a great place.”
The homes in Vickridge are spread out and vary spacious.
Mid-century homes with an old-world feel
Vickridge has approximately 100 four- to six-bedroom houses fixed on some of the most spacious lots in Wichita. “The acreage is great here,” says Seidl. “Residents love how much privacy they get, even though it is so conveniently located.” Most houses were built in the late 1960s and early 1970s on half to 2.5 acres of land. Many feature Colonial and Tudor influences, reminiscent of an earlier time period. There are also several sprawling ranch-style houses and a few homes with Mediterranean architecture scattered around the neighborhood. Any one of these home styles can range from 3,500 to 13,000 square feet. It’s common for homes to have semi-circle driveways in the front and a second driveway with a private gate on the side that leads to an attached or detached garage. Backyard pools and tennis courts are also prominent features of many homes. A 3,500 to 4,500-square-foot property tends to sell for around $750,000 to $800,000. Larger houses with 5,000 to 7,000 square feet of living space go for around $850,000 to $950,000. Anything larger than that will typically be around $1 million to $1.5 million.
Watch a local football game in Vickridge at the Kapaun stadium.
Home of the Crusaders
Kaupan Mt. Carmel Catholic High School is located on the south side of Vickridge. The private school receives an A-minus grade from Niche and is known for its powerhouse sports program in the state’s 5A Division. The Crusaders have won more state titles in football, wrestling and golf than any other school in Kansas. Its most recent state championship wins include boys basketball and boys golf in 2024. Though the school has a practice football field, the team actually plays at a separate venue each year, so homeowners don’t have to worry about loud Friday night games with bright lights. Wichita Collegiate School is just 2 miles away. It receives an A-plus grade and is ranked the best private K-12 school in the state, offering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
Public school students attend Minneha Elementary, which earns a C-plus and offers a curriculum through the non-profit Core Knowledge Foundation. They’ll go on to C-graded Coleman Middle, where they can learn about sustainable farming and beekeeping through the school’s environmental magnet program. Wichita Southeast High receives a C-plus and is ranked the second-most diverse high school in Kansas.
Vickridge is nearby several a wide variety of retail stores.
Quick trips to stores and restaurants
Residents can exit the neighborhood onto North Rock Road or East Central Avenue, two main roads with dozens of retailers and restaurants. Many businesses are located at the intersections, including Dillons, where locals can get their groceries. There are many national chain restaurants, along with local favorites. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is a city staple, which won the “Best Tacos” category in The Wichita Eagle’s “Best of Wichita” people’s choice award in 2023. People also like to hit up Sweet Pop’s for Taiwanese shaved ice and boba tea. Town East Square, an indoor shopping mall with more than 100 stores and restaurants, is just 1 mile south. The open-air Bradley Fair Shopping Center is also just 2 miles north, featuring dozens of national retailers and even more restaurants.
Close to Wichita Country Club and Edgemoor Park
Wichita Country Club is a block north of Vickridge, where members can play golf and tennis or swim in the outdoor pool. Edgemoor Park is one of the closest municipal parks to Vickridge. The 25-acre park is iconic for its splash pad, where kids visit during the summer to have buckets of water poured on them. The park also has a concrete skatepark with metal ramps, tennis courts and a recreation center used for youth basketball leagues and adult fitness classes. The park’s walkway leads to a bridge over Dry Creek that leads to Wichita Public Library’s Rockwell Branch, which offers book clubs and story time for children every week.
Practice your tennis skills at the Kaupan Mt. Carmel School tennis courts near Vickridge.
Practice your skating skills at Edgemoor Park, just around the corner from MacDonald.
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6 miles from Downtown Wichita, a city prone to tornadoes
U.S. Route 400 is about 1 mile south of Vickridge. From there, it’s a 6-mile drive west to Downtown Wichita and 13 miles west to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
Like any place in Wichita, Vickridge has the potential of being impacted by severe weather, as the city is located in the Midwest’s “Tornado Valley.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been tracking tornadoes since 1950 and has not recorded one in Vickridge since.
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Parks in this Area
Eastview Park
Cottonwood Park
Eastborough Park
Beech Lake & Park
Edgemoor Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Claude Lambe Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
21 min drive
Bus
Central & Longford Inbd
Bus
Rock Road & Dongal Nb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Vickridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vickridge, Wichita sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days.
Home Trends
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
98
Median Year Built
1968
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
5,063
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
32,670
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
237
Median Age
51
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$187,499
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$211,292
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
74.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
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®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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