Why Live in New Day
New Day, located just east of downtown Wichita, combines suburban tranquility with urban convenience. Residents are within 2 miles of essential amenities, including shopping centers and highways. The neighborhood is characterized by split-level and ranch-style homes from the late 1940s, featuring flat or asymmetrical roofs, large picture windows, and half-circle driveways. The southern part of New Day showcases quaint national-style homes with side-gabled roofs. Edgemoor Park, a 25-acre recreational hub, offers a variety of things to do, such as a playset, splash pad, open fields, and the Ryan Woodward Memorial Skatepark. The Edgemoor Park recreation center provides classes in fencing, Tae Kwon Do, and oil painting. The park's lighted pickleball courts are popular for evening games.
Local dining options include Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria, known for its award-winning IPAs and brick oven pizzas, and Red Bird, a restaurant and bar offering sandwiches. For shopping, residents frequent Prairie Village Center and Aldi, both within a short drive, and Towne East Square Mall, 2 miles southeast. Education is served by Adams Elementary School, Robinson Middle School, and East High School, with the latter two receiving high ratings. The Rockwell Branch of the Wichita Public Library, adjacent to Edgemoor Park, offers learning circles, story times, and technology classes. Safety in New Day is comparable to the national average, making it a practical choice for families. The neighborhood is well-connected, with South Edgemoor Street providing a direct route to downtown Wichita and Colonel James Jabara Airport 6 miles to the northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Day a good place to live?
New Day is a good place to live. New Day is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. New Day is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. New Day has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.8 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $69,504 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.4% of residents. A majority of residents in New Day are home owners, with 41.1% of residents renting and 58.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving New Day can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
New Day neighborhood guide.
Is New Day, KS a safe neighborhood?
New Day, KS is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in New Day?
The median home price in New Day is $269,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $54,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $60K a year to afford the median home price in New Day. The average household income in New Day is $70K.
What are the best public schools in New Day?
The best public schools that serve New Day are:
What are the best private schools in New Day?
The best private schools that serve New Day are:
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Are home prices dropping in New Day?
Yes, home prices in New Day are down 51% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in New Day, KS
On average, homes in New Day, Wichita sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in New Day, Wichita over the last 12 months is $245,000, down 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$245,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$245,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$238,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-41%