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Midtown is a bustling Wichita enclave with Little Arkansas River access
Along the eastern banks of the Little Arkansas River, Midtown was Wichita’s original town site in 1865. Over the next decade, the area flourished as famed architect William Henry Sternberg built Victorian-style estates, many of which still stand today. The 3-mile Little Arkansas River Path takes residents to numerous green spaces, like the native species zoo at Central Riverside Park or The Keeper of the Plains statue, a local landmark since 1974. Cozy Mexican restaurants are tucked between industrial plants, and the area has cultural hubs like the Greek Revival-style Kansas African American Museum. “Midtown is equal parts industrial, commercial and residential. Plus, the St. Francis hospital is here, and that’s one of the largest hospitals in the city,” says Jack Silvers, the broker-owner of River City Realty, who has sold several homes in the area.
Midtown residents can enjoy a walk along the river.
Grab a bite to eat from The Monarch by Midtown.
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A rental-heavy enclave with turn-of-the-century homesHomes
Midtown’s sidewalk-lined streets are brimming with dwellings built throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. Red-brick Tudor cottages sit on unfenced, 8,000-square-foot lots. Two-to-three-bedroom Craftsman-style bungalows have detached one-car garages. White picket fences enclose pastel-painted Queen Anne mansions, and mature oak trees shade five-bedroom American Foursquares. “These houses are by no means in horrible condition, but they are older, so some may need to be restored,” says Silvers. Though Midtown comprises 67% renters, buying here can cost between $150,000 and $400,000, a range in the same ballpark as a Wichita home’s average $250,000 selling price. Residents should be advised that the area holds an 8 out of 10 crime score on the CAP Index.
Homes in Midtown come in a wide variety of styles.
Find unique and historic homes in Midtown.
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Wichita Public Schools are easy to walk to
“Every school is within walking distance, and that’s a huge selling point,” says Silvers. Children here can attend Irving Elementary and Marshall Middle, both of which receive C-minus grades from Niche. Then, they may go to C-plus-graded Wichita North High School, where they can take canoeing classes on the Little Arkansas River. St. Patrick Catholic School is a private option in the area, serving kindergarten through eighth grade since 1962.
This is the main entry for Park Elementary School.
This is the main entry for Irving Elementary School.
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Parks alongside the Little Arkansas River and indoor hubs like The Kansas African American Museum
Numerous green spaces line the Little Arkansas River, including Woodland North Park, home to the La Familia Senior Center. From here, locals can hop on the Little Arkansas River Path, passing by Oak Park’s 18-hole disc golf course and North Riverside Park’s lily pad pond. The Murdock Avenue Bridge is covered in vintage lampposts, leading to the 50-acre Central Riverside Park. “Riverside Park is technically split into three parts, but Central Riverside Park is the main attraction,” says Silvers. A stone solar calendar and a bronze sculpture of a Spanish-American War soldier surround the half-mile walking path here. Children can cool off at the splash park during the summer, and over 25 species, ranging from hawks to red foxes, are at the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit. Where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers meet sits the Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture of a Native American chief. Canoers and kayakers launch their boats at South Riverside Park and surround the statue on summer nights to watch a 15-minute-long ring fire burn around it.
At the Robert D. Love Downtown YMCA, members can work in the fitness center and take swim lessons at the indoor lap lane pool. Cultural hubs in the neighborhood include The Sewing History Museum and The Kansas African American Museum, a former Calvary Baptist Church now home to rotating exhibits on local athletes and artists.
Kids can run around and play at Midtown’s Riverside Park.
The Kansas African American Museum is just one of several museums in Midtown.
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The Historic Courthouse is a great example of the unique architecture found throughout Midtown.
Mexican spots and an Irish bar near Wichita courthouses and a hospital
Midtown is filled with locally owned eateries, from casual Mexican spots to late-night locales. Mi Lindo Michoacan sells carnitas by the pound, while Rico’s is known for al pastor street tacos drizzled with lime crema. Neon Guinness signs and Celtic knot décor adorn the walls of Artichoke Sandwichbar, an Irish dive with live music five nights a week. Sweet Allie B’s patio is busiest on Saturday during brunch, when patrons can devour green chili breakfast burritos and sip beers brewed on-site. While the area has a few mini-marts and Mexican grocery stores, chains like Walmart Supercenter and Aldi are 4 miles north at the Intersection of Amidon Avenue and 21st Street. Local theatres, upscale restaurants and breweries in renovated warehouses are immediately south of the neighborhood in Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district.
Law offices dot Midtown’s southernmost region, also home to Sedgwick County Jailhouse and the Sedgwick County Courthouse. Primarily used as a polling place, the Sedgwick County Historic Courthouse is next door, and its Victorian Renaissance architecture earns it a spot on the National Register of Historic places. Residents may hear sirens from the Wichita Firehouse 1 and the Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital, both along Murdock Avenue.
Easy access to U.S. Route 400 and numerous Wichita Transit bus stops
While locals can walk to school or stroll along the Little Arkansas River, Midtown is car-dependent. U.S. Route 400 is to the south, and a 6-mile drive west on the highway leads to the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Bus riders will also find numerous Wichita Transit stops sprinkled around the area.
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Parks in this Area
Oak Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Minisa Park
Woodland Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Riverside Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Wichita Riverwalk
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Events
Veterans Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
14 min drive
Bus
Waco And 18th St Ib
Bus
13th St And Lewellen Ib
Bus
Arkansas & 20th St Ib
Bus
Broadway And 10th St Ob
Bus
Broadway And 12th St Ob
Bus
13th St And Emporia Ib
Bus
Topeka And Murdock Ib
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Midtown
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown, Wichita sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Midtown, Wichita over the last 12 months is $194,000, up 38% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,875
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,173
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,879
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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