The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67147 sells for about $270,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $832 a month.
ZIP 67147 — Valley Center
The Valley Center housing market remains stable with a median sale price of $270,000 and a tight supply of 2.2 months. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market maintains a high sale-to-list ratio, indicating sustained buyer interest in this suburban Wichita enclave. Growth is driven by steady demand for single-family homes and the area's accessibility to major regional employers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters who prefer a suburban, small-town atmosphere while remaining within a short drive of Wichita's major employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 2.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 67147, Sedgwick County KS
The area is served by the Valley Center School District, which maintains a local focus on community-based education.
The region is subject to severe weather risks, including tornadoes and high winds, typical of the central plains.
Valley Center serves as a growing residential suburb of Wichita with ongoing development in single-family housing estates.
Property taxes are assessed by Sedgwick County based on appraised market value, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute to the Wichita employment core via I-135, typically a 15-20 minute drive.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Little Arkansas River, with broader shopping and entertainment options available in nearby Wichita.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from those seeking suburban living outside the Wichita city center.
The economy is closely tied to the Wichita metropolitan area, with major sectors including aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare.
The area is served by I-135, providing a direct corridor for commuters traveling into Wichita.
Development is focused on expanding residential subdivisions to accommodate suburban growth.
Sedgwick County utilizes a mass appraisal system to determine property values for tax purposes annually.
Parcels are subject to Valley Center School District levies and Sedgwick County taxing authorities.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe convective storms and wind damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level profiles.
- Blast Off Bay4.318.6 mi
- Richard A. DeVore SOUTH YMCA - Greater Wichita YMCA4.115.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.214.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Wichita4.211.2 mi
- All Star Sports411 mi
- Tanganyika Wildlife Park4.817.8 mi
- Botanica, The Wichita Gardens4.811.2 mi
- INTRUST Bank Arena4.412 mi
- Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center4.511.9 mi
- Topgolf Wichita4.110.6 mi
- Sedgwick County Zoo4.710.5 mi
- Exploration Place4.711.6 mi
- AMC Northrock 144.49.4 mi
- The Keeper of the Plains4.811.4 mi
- Regal Warren East4.312.5 mi
- Botanica, The Wichita Gardens4.811.2 mi
- Exploration Place4.711.6 mi
- Wichita Art Museum4.711.2 mi
- Kansas Aviation Museum4.715.8 mi
- Museum of World Treasures4.611.7 mi
- Botanica, The Wichita Gardens4.811.2 mi
- Sedgwick County Park4.611.2 mi
- Great Plains Nature Center4.88.9 mi
- Central Riverside Park4.511 mi
- Fairmount Park4.310.1 mi
- Topgolf Wichita4.110.6 mi
- Sand Creek Station Golf Course4.811.4 mi
- MacDonald Golf Course3.711.1 mi
- Willowbend Golf Club3.78.2 mi
- Arthur B. Sim Golf Course4.311.1 mi
- Towne East Square4.312.8 mi
- Dillons Marketplace4.412.2 mi
- Dillons4.111.8 mi
- Dillons4.410.3 mi
- Kohl's4.28.7 mi
- Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport4.615.3 mi
- Stearman Field Bar & Grill4.512.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local recreational opportunities and scenic value.
Community-maintained green spaces for local recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.