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Wichita

Maize

#3 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Wichita Area
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    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Wichita, KS
  • 18 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
    Maize is a suburb of Wichita with a population of 4,696. 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
    4,696
    Suburb of
    Wichita
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $162,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $865
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      144.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      227.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      847.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      103.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      19%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      40%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%
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    Working in Maize

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,537
    National
    $55,322
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      Maize Reviews

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      Maize is a safe, clean, and has lots of jobs for high school students like myself. One thing that I have to critique about Maize is the amount of diversity is very limited, but thankfully it is something that the community is working towards growing. Although the teachers are amazing, the schools are kind of dirty and not well kept. This small suburb of Wichita is family friendly with lots of things for small kids to go and do like the amazing YMCA that is truly for every shape, color, age, and size. Moving here form Katy Texas was a huge change, it is a more laid back rural setting. Overall I could see myself not only raising a family, but also retiring here. The schools are challenging, and there are lots of K-12 sports programs for every kind of kid.
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      Maize is a community that adults and children describe their friends. It is a place for new opportunities. In Maize, you'll find that there are many aspects of an urban city while still having the feel and comfort of a small, rural community. Maize is an area of growth. It does not stay in one place, and neither do the people that occupy it. They're constantly adapting to make the community the best it can be. I like the air of comfort I feel when I'm in the city. The schools are filled with overall driven and passionate teachers who care about the future of not just Maize but America. Maize is not perfect, though. The lack of diversity can be a problem. When you visit or live in an area, you want to see all types of people represented. This is an aspect that I think could use improvement: Making the city more accessible and welcoming.
      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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