Safest Neighborhoods in Wichita, KS

Tucked in Wichita's northwestern region, Delano Township is a growing suburban sprawl offering lakeside living, ample private community hubs and rural tranquility. Prior to the last decade, the area sat empty, and while much of the terrain remains untouched, custom-built homes in the Sandcrest and Emerald Bay Estates communities have made it a

It's all about the lake life in Harbor Isle, a secluded community with two lakes surrounded by homes and beaches, where neighbors enjoy each other's company. "Being on the water, you immediately have a lake family ,so to speak," says Michael Matthews, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, who has lived in Harbor Isle since 2013. "There's

When Lakepoint residents drive into their community from the south, they’re immediately greeted with Gatewood Street's winding, 600-foot boulevard of trees, seemingly taking them into a whole new world away from the rest of Wichita. The entrance then opens up to a central lake and cul-de-sacs made up of large lots, lavish homes and plenty of

Developed across a wetland, Fox Ridge is a northwest Wichita community with equal parts natural appeal and suburban convenience. Winding sidewalks surrounded by native grasses and black-eyed Susan wildflowers lead to several resident-only amenities and the Maize South school campus. More of the area’s landscape can be explored at the award-winning

Spanning a rolling, bent grass fairway, Reflection Ridge is a golfer's paradise where suburban comfort abounds. The 18-hole Reflection Ridge Golf Club sits at the core of this northwestern Wichita neighborhood, offering an idyllic setting and ample member-only amenities. “Reflection Ridge is a widely known resort-style community,” says Heather

West Wichita is sprinkled with private lakeside communities, but The Moorings on Crystal Lake was the first of its kind developed in Wichita. “The lake is beautiful,” says Natasha Anderson, a Realtor and team leader with Elite Real Estate Experts. “It’s been well-established for decades, but it’s still growing, because there has been a ton of new

Just 7 miles from Old Town, Barefoot Bay combines exclusive beach living and a convenient northwest Wichita location. About 50 homes surround the North Shore’s 120-acre lake, where locals can enjoy a day of powerboating or swimming from their private stretch of sandy shoreline. “The lake is never crazy busy because the community is so small,” says

Home to a 40-acre recreational lake, Ridgeport is a northwest Wichita community that comes alive every summer. Living along the sandy shoreline makes it easy to swim and launch a pontoon for a day of skiing or catch-and-release largemouth bass fishing. “On the Fourth of July, everyone decorates their boats in red, white and blue and does a fun

Just outside of Maize, in the northwestern section of Wichita, Avalon Park is a quarter-square-mile subdivision with a systematic layout of tract homes developed in the early 2000s. With a $700 monthly homeowners association fee, residents enjoy several perks, including a community pool and playground, ten small fishing ponds and lawn maintenance

The new residential community of Sawmill Creek lies east of Bel Aire and north of Willowbend Golf Club. This small development 11 miles northeast of downtown Wichita contains only homes and ponds. Folks are moving here to be away from the bustle of Wichita yet within reach of its amenities. This community is filling up with a mixture of “older and

With 9 acres of green space and several ponds weaving between cul-de-sacs, Tyler’s Landing offers a park-like setting in the heart of northwest Wichita. Residents can jog on sidewalks with waterside views or throw around a frisbee at the disc golf course off Pepper Ridge Street. A community pool is located in each of the neighborhood's three

Twelve miles from the city’s Old Town entertainment district, Far West Wichita maintains a countryside appeal amid a burgeoning suburban atmosphere. “These are some of the newest subdivisions in Wichita,” says Natasha Anderson, a Realtor and team leader with Elite Real Estate Experts, who has sold multiple homes in the area. “We’re seeing more and

With community hubs and big-box convenience, Bradford-Sterling Farms exudes the suburban character that northwest Wichita is known for. Residents can bike to community pools and playgrounds in the neighborhood’s northern and southern regions. Sidewalks surround the area’s numerous ponds, making early morning jogs and afternoon walks daily

One of Wichita's newest neighborhoods, Falcon Falls, is a small homeowners association of modern houses and pristine yards. Sidewalks connect to pathways that often lead first to ponds -- with fountains as centerpieces -- and then into natural preserves. "It's perfect for nature lovers," says Sharon McCoy, a Realtor with Collins & Associates, who

Initially platted as Wichita State University’s first campus, College Hill was instead developed as a residential enclave during the city’s late 19th-century housing boom. Today, 13 of the neighborhood’s original turn-of-century estates are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but they’re now surrounded by modern amenities.

A suburban homeowners association in Northwest Wichita, Aberdeen offers a systematic streetscape of cul-de-sacs lined with newer single-family homes and several lakes. The neighborhood’s diverse residents find it to be a warm and welcoming community. “We have new families all the way up to retirees,” says Jerry Proffitt, who has lived in Aberdeen

Oatville is for when nature is preferred to noise. Located eight miles outside the city of Wichita, its pastoral peace is a tranquil alternative to the urban activity of its busier contemporary. “Oatville has a suburban feel. People who fantasize about living in the country are drawn to it because it’s a secluded area with fairly large lots,” says

In 1907, two brothers immigrated from Lebanon to Wichita, where they built a sprawling two-story duplex to fit their entire family. Known as the Frank and Harvey Ablah House, the historic landmark remains in the Crown Heights neighborhood along with a family-friendly environment. From a wide range of housing styles to well-rated public schools,

North End Riverview in Wichita offers spacious lots with diverse housing styles. The Little Arkansas River provides recreation at Riverview and Hellers Parks. Local eateries and NewMarket Square cater to dining and shopping needs. North End Riverview in Wichita is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood known for its spacious lots and diverse

Developed in the 1960s after its namesake shopping center was built, Westlink is a Wichita enclave combining midcentury establishments and modern amenities. The Westlink Shopping Center still stands along Central Avenue, and new eateries line North Tyler Road, ranging from cozy breakfast nooks to locally owned breweries. Residents can easily

A community-focused, picturesque neighborhood outside downtown Wichita, Crown Heights South, makes life into a painting for residents. "It's very Norman Rockwell-ish," says Robin Schraml-Wiggans, a Realtor with Keller Williams Hometown Partners who specializes in selling in this area and used to live in the neighborhood. "A lot of people go out

Home to some of Wichita’s most unique properties and with a location right outside some of the city’s hottest hubs, Sleepy Hollow gives its residents the best of both worlds. “It’s definitely an up-and-coming area,” says Damon Snyder, the broker and owner of The Wichita Realty Group LLC. “Lots of people are looking to buy in this area. Older

Tucked between Interstate 235 and Kansas Route 96, Sherwood Glen is a north Wichita community with modern convenience and a midcentury suburban atmosphere. “It has a great reputation for being well-kept and quiet, which are traits hard to find in most Wichita neighborhoods this close to the highway,” says Jack Silvers, the owner-broker of River