Why Live in Power
Power, a neighborhood in Wichita, features quaint suburban blocks with three to four-bedroom National-style homes, primarily side-gabled with brick and vinyl siding. Home prices range from $50,000 to $150,000, depending on size and condition. The area is served by Mr. MC's Market, a long-standing local shop, and larger grocery stores like Walmart Neighborhood Market, Aldi, and Dillons are less than 4 miles away at Sweetbriar Shopping Center. Dining options include several fast food restaurants and Sazón for sit-down Mexican cuisine. Lynette Woodard Park, named after a local Olympic basketball star, offers a playground, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, and a recreation center. The Redbud biking and hiking path, which features trailheads near some homes, spans 18 miles. Piatt Memorial Park commemorates a 1965 plane crash site. The neighborhood is accessible via Interstate 135, with Colonel James Jabara Airport being the closest of the three airports surrounding Wichita. Wesley Medical Center is just over a mile south, and numerous bus stops connect Power to the rest of Wichita. Schools in the area include Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Elementary, Marshall Middle School, and Wichita North High School, all of which have mid-range ratings. The neighborhood's crime rate is comparable to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Power a good place to live?
Power is a good place to live. Power is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Power is a suburban neighborhood. Power has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.8 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $39,721 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Power are renters, with 58.7% of residents renting and 41.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Power can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Power neighborhood guide.
Is Power, KS a safe neighborhood?
Power, KS is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 8 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Power?
The median home price in Power is $454,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $101K a year to afford the median home price in Power. The average household income in Power is $40K.
What are the best public schools in Power?
The best public schools that serve Power are:
What are the best private schools in Power?
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Home Trends in Power, KS
On average, homes in Power, Wichita sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Power, Wichita over the last 12 months is $424,950, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$424,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$424,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$775,054
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,425,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$231,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$320
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$454,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%