Why Live in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, a suburban neighborhood in Northwest Wichita, features a welcoming community with a mix of new families and retirees. The area is characterized by cul-de-sacs lined with newer single-family homes, including traditional ranch-style houses built from the late 1900s to early 2000s. These homes, often with attached garages and fenced backyards, sit on quarter-acre lots and some overlook community lakes. Residents enjoy private access to five catch-and-release fishing ponds and two play areas with pavilions. Aberdeen is part of the highly rated Maize Unified School District, with students attending Maize Elementary, Maize Middle, and Maize High, which is noted for its College and Career Readiness Center. The neighborhood is conveniently located within a 2-mile drive of NewMarket Square, Wichita’s largest outdoor shopping center, offering over 80 retailers, restaurants, and services. Popular dining spots include Avivo for brick oven pizza and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux for game day gatherings. For outdoor activities, residents can visit the nearby 90-acre Pracht Wetlands Park or Sunset Park, which offers sports fields and playgrounds. The Ken Shannon Northwest YMCA, located 2 miles west, provides additional recreational options. Aberdeen is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal. Commuters have access to Interstate 235, about 5 miles east, facilitating an 11-mile drive to Downtown Wichita and a 6-mile drive to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Public transportation is available via Wichita Transit along Maize Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberdeen a good place to live?
Aberdeen is a good place to live. Aberdeen is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Aberdeen has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $121,113 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 33.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Aberdeen are home owners, with 12.7% of residents renting and 87.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Aberdeen can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Aberdeen neighborhood guide.
Is Aberdeen, KS a safe neighborhood?
Aberdeen, KS is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Aberdeen?
The median home price in Aberdeen is $461,671. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Aberdeen. The average household income in Aberdeen is $121K.
What are the best public schools in Aberdeen?
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Home Trends in Aberdeen, KS
On average, homes in Aberdeen, Wichita sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Aberdeen, Wichita over the last 12 months is $445,273, up 395% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$445,273
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$212,565
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$243,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$461,671
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
395%