Frequently Asked Questions Why Live in Wathena
Is Wathena a good place to live?
Wathena is a good place to live. Wathena is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wathena is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Wathena has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $68,529 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Wathena are home owners, with 28.1% of residents renting and 71.9% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Wathena can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Wathena neighborhood guide.
Is Wathena, KS a safe neighborhood?
Wathena, KS is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wathena?
The median home price in Wathena is $489,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $98,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,540 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $109K a year to afford the median home price in Wathena. The average household income in Wathena is $69K.
What are the best public schools in Wathena?
The best public schools that serve Wathena are:
- Riverside Primary School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
- Riverside High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the most popular zip codes in Wathena, Wathena, KS?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Wathena, Wathena, KS?
The most popular neighborhoods near Wathena, Wathena, KS are Southside, Northside, Downtown Saint Joseph, Midtown and Frederick.
