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Maize

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Sedgwick County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Wichita, KS
  • 15 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Maize is a suburb of Wichita with a population of 4,490. Maize is in Sedgwick County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Maize offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Maize there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Maize and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Maize are highly rated.
    About Maize...
    Population
    4,490

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $158,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $757
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Maize Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      211.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      359
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,478.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      126.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      21%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      40%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Maize

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,697
    National
    $55,322
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      Maize Reviews

      15 reviews
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      Maize is a small suburb in Wichita, Ks. It has great schools with hands-on teachers. It has diverse neighborhoods. It is safe with a lot of police patrol driving around. It is a well-started suburb for many couples and families. It is a friendly neighborhood with helping hands neighbors.
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      Maize has exceptional schools, great neighborhoods, and multiple amenities located within minutes from home. Big city services in a small community.
      Maize Kansas has a great schooling system. It is a very small town with 1 coffee shop. There are a couple of gas stations, a couple of fast food options a Menards, goodwill and that's about it. The housing is not that affordable to rent and jobs are very scarce in Maize.