Goddard, KS Homes for Rent

Since 1883, Goddard’s prairie and farmland have slowly filled with people looking to get out of the busier city of Wichita, 15 miles east. That still holds true in what is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Kansas, which tripled in the population in 20 years. “We expect to grow from 6,000 to 12,000 people in the next 10 years, and that’s’ being conservative,” says Craig Crossette, Goddard’s city administrator. “We’re building about 150 new houses each year.” Housing is just part of the city’s growth. It’s also home to lots of stores, restaurants and regional tourism attractions, including a wildlife center, an indoor water park and facilities that host national baseball, softball and swimming competitions. “We liken ourselves to be a destination for a family-friendly active lifestyle,” says Crossette. “We point back to that when we try to make decisions for our community.” Along with the cost of living being 5% below the national average, Crossette adds that many families are choosing to move to Goddard because of the highly rated public school system, which also happens to be the city’s largest employer. The median home price in Goddard is $290,000, compared to the