Wichita was a highly ranked city in 2008
Wichita, KS for most of 2008 outpaced the rest of the nation in the quality of its real estate market, job increases and local private and public building projects. The economy started catching up with Wichita in the 3rd quarter and buy the 1st quarter of 2009 lay-offs increased the local unemployment rate to 6% and there for slowed down real estate sales.
Before all that happened Wichita has received many accolades in 2008
- U-haul ranked us the #1 city for inbound moves
- Wichita is once again an All-American City Finalist
- MSN.com ranked us one of the best cities to enjoy spring
- One of top cities for Filmmakers to live
- #11 in least congestion for the top 100 U.S. Cities
- Veros Real Estate ranked us the #1 real estate market for 2008
- Forbes.com ranked us the 2nd best city for jobs
- Best city for bargain real estate by MSN
Wichita ranks high on wealth building survey by Salary.com.
- Wichita, KS just ranked #6 on a survey of 69 cities for building personal wealth and Quality of life.
- Wichita, KS just ranked #1 in MSN's nine best, livable cities.
The cities had to have at least 500,000 population in the metro area. Wichita was ranked one of the most affordable in the Study. The high job growth, values of homes, quality of life, revitalization of the downtown and new Arena contributed to the ranking.
We are sure these ranking will fall in the next couple of years as Wichita recovers from the economic downturn but they are an indication of the inherent strength and desirability of Wichita and the Midwest.
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