Why Live in The Moorings
The Moorings on Crystal Lake in West Wichita is a well-established lakeside community known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Developed in the late 1970s, this neighborhood features a 120-acre sand-bottom lake where residents enjoy activities such as kayaking, pontoon boating, and fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The community is vibrant, with wildlife sightings along the banks and social gatherings, particularly during the Fourth of July celebrations at Pretty Penny Point Peninsula. Most homes in The Moorings are waterfront properties with private boat docks, showcasing neo-eclectic styles with Mediterranean terracotta-tiled roofs. These homes typically range from 3,000 to 4,500 square feet, with some properties extending up to 8,000 square feet.
Students in the neighborhood attend highly rated schools, starting at West Elementary and moving on to Valley Center Intermediate, both of which receive high ratings. The area is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk for residents. For daily conveniences, residents can drive 1 mile north to the intersection of West 53rd Street, which hosts a Walmart, Papa John's, and several fast-food options. Additional dining and shopping can be found 4 miles away at Savute's, Wichita's oldest Italian restaurant, and 8 miles away at NewMarket Square, the city's largest open-air shopping center. Downtown Wichita is a 10-mile drive, accessible via North Meridian Avenue and Interstates 235 and 135.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Moorings a good place to live?
The Moorings is a good place to live. The Moorings is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. The Moorings is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. The Moorings has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.1 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $95,791 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 45.1% of residents. A majority of residents in The Moorings are home owners, with 8.1% of residents renting and 91.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving The Moorings can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
The Moorings neighborhood guide.
Is The Moorings, KS a safe neighborhood?
The Moorings, KS is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Moorings?
The median home price in The Moorings is $355,840. If you put a 20% down payment of $71,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $79K a year to afford the median home price in The Moorings. The average household income in The Moorings is $96K.
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Home Trends in The Moorings, KS
On average, homes in The Moorings, Wichita sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in The Moorings, Wichita over the last 12 months is $245,000.
Median Sale Price
$245,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,745
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$245,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$329
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$355,840
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%