Why Live in Ridgeport
Ridgeport, a northwest Wichita neighborhood, features a 40-acre recreational lake that becomes a hub of activity during the summer months. Residents enjoy swimming, pontoon boating, and catch-and-release largemouth bass fishing along the sandy shoreline. The community pool, tennis court, and playground on North Ridge Port Circle are accessible year-round. Ridgeport is part of the Maize Unified School District, with highly rated schools such as Maize South Elementary, Maize South Intermediate, Maize South Middle, and Maize South High School. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School also serves the area. The neighborhood's neo-eclectic homes, built in the early 2000s, often feature brick-and-stone façades, three-car garages, and four bedrooms, with many properties backing up to the lake. Ridgeport is 3 miles north of West 21st Street, which offers various dining and shopping options, including Hurts Donuts and 6S steakhouse. NewMarket Square, Wichita’s largest open-air shopping center, is 4 miles west and includes stores like Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenter, and Target. Nearby recreational attractions include Reflection Ridge Golf Club, 2 miles south, and Sedgwick County Park, 3 miles away, which offers fishing lakes, an art park, and a zoo. Ridgeport is safer than the national average, adding to its appeal for families. The neighborhood is conveniently located 8 miles from Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district and 7 miles from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgeport a good place to live?
Ridgeport is a good place to live. Ridgeport is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ridgeport is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ridgeport has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.6 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $116,901 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 56.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Ridgeport are home owners, with 28.4% of residents renting and 71.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ridgeport can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ridgeport neighborhood guide.
Is Ridgeport, KS a safe neighborhood?
Ridgeport, 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 Ridgeport?
The median home price in Ridgeport is $469,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,430 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $104K a year to afford the median home price in Ridgeport. The average household income in Ridgeport is $117K.
What are the best public schools in Ridgeport?
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Home Trends in Ridgeport, KS
On average, homes in Ridgeport, Wichita sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgeport, Wichita over the last 12 months is $370,000.
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$564,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$424,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$174,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median List Price
$469,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%