Why Live in Fox Ridge
Fox Ridge in northwest Wichita offers a blend of natural beauty and suburban convenience. Developed across a wetland, the neighborhood features winding sidewalks lined with native grasses and black-eyed Susan wildflowers, leading to resident-only amenities and the Maize South school campus. The award-winning Pracht Wetlands Park, located immediately south, provides additional natural attractions with its hiking trails and observation decks. Homes in Fox Ridge, built primarily in the early 2010s, range from modern cabin-style houses with four to five bedrooms to six-bedroom contemporary estates with private pools and wetland views. The neighborhood is known for its high-rated schools, including Maize South Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School, all within a half-mile walk.
Residents enjoy several amenities along Westlakes Parkway, such as playgrounds, lifeguard-protected swimming pools, and fishing opportunities in the wetlands. The area also boasts convenient access to shopping and dining, with a small commercial corridor featuring a Sam’s Club and chain restaurants, and NewMarket Square, Wichita’s largest open-air shopping center, less than 1 mile south. Here, locals can find stores like Target and Ulta Beauty, as well as eateries like Bella Luna and Cocoa Dolce.
Fox Ridge is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families. The neighborhood is well-connected for drivers, with West 21st Street 2 miles south and a 7-mile drive to Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 7 miles south, and the nearest hospital, Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, is 5 miles west. Bus riders can access several Wichita Transit stops along North Maize Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fox Ridge a good place to live?
Fox Ridge is a good place to live. Fox Ridge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Fox Ridge is a suburban neighborhood. Fox Ridge has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.1 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $137,374 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Fox Ridge are home owners, with 26.8% of residents renting and 73.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fox Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fox Ridge neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fox Ridge?
The median home price in Fox Ridge is $610,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $122,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $132K a year to afford the median home price in Fox Ridge. The average household income in Fox Ridge is $137K.
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Home Trends in Fox Ridge, KS
On average, homes in Fox Ridge, Wichita sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Fox Ridge, Wichita over the last 12 months is $610,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$610,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$610,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$610,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%