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Neighborhood
Wichita

Uptown

#14 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Wichita
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A
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Uptown is a neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas with a population of 1,982. Uptown is in Sedgwick County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Uptown offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Uptown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Uptown and residents tend to lean conservative.
About Uptown...
Population
1,982

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$105,832
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$808
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Uptown Rankings

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

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$39,381
National
$55,322
Children
23%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    43%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%
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