Living in Wichita, KS Lifestyle and Overview | What's it like in Wichita, KS?

Living in Wichita, KS Lifestyle and Overview | What's it like in Wichita, KS?
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[@ZacharyPackard0976]

For people coming here for the first time I want to recommend two food places one is called El Mexico cafe it is amazing food for a good price with large portions and free chips and salsa. And the other is a small little burger shack on the north side of town where you can get whole burgers for a dollar great taste and amazing experience.

[@andrewlawless6585]

El Mexico Cafe is a really good place, was one of my mom's favorites. Bomber Burger down off of 47th and K-15 is a must hit for anyone visiting/passing through. Small little hole in the wall shack with some of the best burgers I've ever had.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Great insights! thanks for sharing this! There's a bunch more Wichita local content at www.wichitahomehero.com/wichita-local

[@GSTACK57]

You didn’t even say the name of the second place 🤣

[@melanieortiz712]

El Mexico cafe is crappy white run restaurant😂🤦. You want true Mexican food made by Mexicans go to the north side around Broadway and 21st.

[@mariomuniz6852]

I've been here all my life wichita ks and road rage is starting to get pretty bad out there on the streets.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

I could see that, we get pretty spoiled with our traffic conditions here compared to other big cities

[@chalitacarrasco9396]

Truth

[@le_th_]

Road rage isn't something that time causes, but is generally a symptom of people with characterological disorders (that is not mental illness....it's disordered moral character aka a character disorder or traits of a character disorder). Narcissists, Sociopaths, Psychopaths and Borderline Personalities tend to be the individuals who, when they feel stressed, instead of coping with it like an adult will default into INSTANT RAGE that is so far beyond anything close to what any basic, decent human being would consider appropriate (to whatever the situation is at the time). Some of these individuals can "appear" to be the pillars of the community who pretend to be "good" people but are anything BUT that deep down inside (especially when they believe no one they admire is looking), to adrenaline junkies, to violent criminals, or even white-collar criminals who only commit financial crimes. Rarely do decent human beings experience enough life stressors in a row (meaning a series of truly stressful life events) to be able to muster up enough rage within them to have a road-rage-type melt down. People who default to instant and wild overreactions are almost always people with character disorders. Most of us simply are incapable of escalating to rage, much less the inner contempt for others to be able to even feel rage (although we can feel anger and...given enough time and multiple stressors...overt anger). True rage is something that those with characterological disorders (aka personality disorders) feel on the regular...sometimes the tiniest perceived slight will incite rage within them. I wish I were kidding about this.

[@melanieortiz712]

Ugh! Last year two grown ass men fighting in the middle of Kellogg traffic🤦

[@melanieortiz712]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS we're getting more people from big cities. Part of the problem

[@ButterCookie1984]

Moving back after 38 yrs. I miss Wichita!❤

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Welcome back... eventually :)

[@jacquelynnjones1372]

I grew up in Wichita & currently live in California. I miss the simple life of Kansas.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

It's the best part about it :)

[@mariomuniz6852]

You didn't take me with you LOL

[@jacquelynnjones1372]

@@mariomuniz6852 believe me California is not all it is cracked up to be

[@acjohn6995]

@@jacquelynnjones1372 Whereabouts are you? If you get an hour outside any big city, it becomes pretty rural/conservative, lotta horse country down South, cattle/farm country up north.

[@jacquelynnjones1372]

@@acjohn6995 northern close to Sacramento but moving to Washington soon!

[@BelleFlower15]

Thanks for the info! I really appreciate how you laid it all out.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for appreciating! :))

[@dullkey7028]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Right Now Wichita KS is getting a little more pricy comparing the gas prices

[@elizabethdopita7357]

I lived in Salina for 20 years and loved it.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

not a bad place but the prices are higher than Wichita believe it or not, smaller market with less supply means higher demand for limited supply

[@gwdavidson065]

I' grew up in Wichita and even though I travel a lot these days, it's still where I call home, you're right it's a nice relaxing place to call home and I love the vibes along the river banks,

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Couldn't agree more!

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I agree. I was born in Wichita Wesley hospital. I lived on the east side. It had its snooty qualities. A lot of southern women in our neighborhood who married doctors. Which I liked. I remember Mary Lee who picked me up in her 63 Cadillac. Wichita had its minuses. But it was home.

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I remember being scared of the tornados. But I remember the excitement of seeing all that debris on top of Dillon at prairie village shopping center 1966. Wichita was home. Like you say.

[@kirkkramer2412]

Been gone 23 years, can’t wait to move back to Wichita.(home sweet home).

[@darealletsgetit4538]

Don't come back it's crime ridden it's racist I assure you if you come back you'll regret it

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

We'll be glad to have you back Kirk! Let me know if I can help with anything :)

[@ButterCookie1984]

Me too. I'm moving back next year.

[@Whimsystreetwreaths]

I grew up in Wichita. Great town in 60s and 70s. Moved away in 1979. I have always had friends and relatives there though.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Sounds about right :)

[@friedfishsmellsgood1691]

Thanks for the video, I got great information from it.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Glad it was helpful! Lmk if I can do anything else to help out :)

[@kiajewel7713]

Great video , i used to live in tx with my mom for a few years , huge culture shock, it was always to loud there and too much going on could never get a moments peace, do glad to have piece and serenity now

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Thanks Kia! Glad you liked it and hopefully it helps :)

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I remember when I was a kid dad worked for Boeing engineering. They sent him to nasal as a consulting engineer. I remember texas had more cool buildings a lot more money than kansas. Better food. Texas was a cool state.

[@nickbrushesteeth2002]

ive lived there before. its nice and kinda humid

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

I've heard the same thing about the humidity :)

[@cuttthroatperformance2752]

West and east side are the nicest.

[@hclmt97]

Awesome thanks!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

No problem!

[@HappyHarryHardon]

Grew up in College Hill. Moved away in my twenties, I still enjoy coming home once a year.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Keep coming back every now and then :)))

[@darmapriya1082]

in indonesian student, i took my graduate in wsu ( 1998-2001 ) small city but pretty. spent 3 years in tall oaks apt ( oliver & 13 ) ......

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hi Darma, I agree. Pretty place to live at. Enjoy your stay in Wichita! Hope to bump with you :))

[@kaylenthefirst1111]

Thanks dude.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Happy to help

[@lyndonlonzanida]

I was going to work in Wichita for Transportation Security Agency at the airport location of ICT. T.S.A. was taking too long to accept my application due to COVID-19, I eventually got accepted but it was a year later and I told them, “ma’am, I am already in the Active Duty Navy .” I am also from Oklahoma and knowing its two hours away from OKC is nice.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Now ya know!

[@lyndonlonzanida]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS I might re-apply to TSA again once my contract in the Navy is over and hopefully pick up TSA there.

[@tandrasmith1605]

Born and raised here in Wichita 🥰

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Samesies!

[@XaviXVI]

Moving to Wichita for about a year for work 😯

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Welcome!

[@j.d.552]

Don’t do it it’s lame there I’m from there!

[@jrock-xs9vp]

Cool video telling it like it is.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Appreciate it!

[@thadrogers1287]

Grew up in Wichita. It was a great growing up. But, once you move away, you notice how backwards it is

[@bdaddy503]

How so?

[@darealletsgetit4538]

@@bdaddy503 it's racist and trash

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

It is a little behind the times but there's been a push to change and then COVID hit and stalled it out a bit, hoping that push returns here soon again :)

[@calvinjefferson9061]

You're right about that Thad Rogers and that's really something that's sad as big as Wichita Kansas is. But in reality,if Wichita had big city crime like most major cities,I don't think that the WPD could handle it.

[@darealletsgetit4538]

@@calvinjefferson9061 wpd don't care they only capture you if your in traffic I know I live here all my life

[@chinaboi242]

Really enjoyed this video. Wichita seems like a pretty laid back town. Much like my country the Bahamas. I'll be attending Wichita State in the fall. Looking forward to settling in and exploring the town a little more. Thank you for sharing.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Glad it helped Clarence!

[@robertpolnicky7702]

It's not Colorado. With the east face of longs peak. It's not Seattle with the pretty trees and flowers and the puget sound. But it's better. Because it's home.

[@larkatmic]

Thanks 👍 Im from L.A. Looking at Colorado or Utah. If I could do humidity, I’d move to Wichita or Kansas City in a heartbeat.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

The humidity is def something to consider!

[@chalitacarrasco9396]

I live there and find every reason to travel.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Same here. I really appreciate traveling but like to call Wichita home to come back to

[@u2fkeys665]

I'm from California and I like boring...Wichita here I come!

[@le_th_]

@@u2fkeys665 You'll be happy in your boredom, then.

[@melanieortiz712]

If you're bored it's you're own fault.

[@austindreher2791]

Im moving the Wichita this weekend. IM SO EXCITED.😃

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Good choice!

[@marianneb3035]

I've heard it's a very dangerous city. Is it true? According my my reserach, it says it's the 4th most dangerous city. A family member is moving there and that worries me. ;(

[@ZacharyPackard0976]

@@marianneb3035 No it isnt just stay away from the north side if you are downtown its beautiful. I actually just went and hung out around the river for 5-6 hours with my girl yesterday. And the only time I got even a little uncomfortable was when we walked past a homeless man in the veterans memorial.

[@calvinjefferson9061]

Mary B,you need to go to Baltimore and check out the west side then you can see what it means when you say the word Avoid.The north side is not dangerous at all.Seems like the south side has seen more crime than the north side.

[@calvinjefferson9061]

Zpacdogg the north side is not dangerous, and so far as downtown, Wichita Kansas has no real downtown like it did back in the Seventies.When they built both Malls, that is what killed downtown.

[@peggymcnabb5198]

ed and worked in wichita, worked at McConnell AFB, and the City of Wichita maintance on the STREET SWEEPERS

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Thanks for your replies :)

[@danielhurst7432]

My dad and me went to Kansas when I was a teenager, But now that my Dad passed away. I'm wanting to move to Wichita I have some Family and Friends that Live there. also My Stepmom Angel lives in Kansas as well.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Let me know how I can help! :)

[@charlesbear5867]

My first 16 years was in Wichita. Then my parents moved to Great Bend, totally sucked for me. Hated the move

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Come back!

[@TheJuancristobal1000]

I"m moving to Wichita from Los Angeles next month, my wife and I love the city

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Let’s connect! Check out our site at www.WichitaHomeHero.com

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I used to like that Purina building downtown . Always wondered if it wasn't built in the 1800s. I think I was off of central.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

What's the building look like?

[@robertpolnicky7702]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS it looked like a really old factory with a style that reminded me of buildings I've seen that were built in the 1800s. I doubt if it's still there. I've been in Tennessee a long time but I remember it from the 60s. Good subject for an artist which I've tried to be.

[@sonofatlas1372]

I’m moving here next year

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Awesome! Lmk if there is anything I can do to help out! You can check out more information on Wichita and look at homes on www.WichitaHomeHero.com to get an idea of living here

[@michellemercure6991]

I'm thinking of moving there!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Let me know how I can help out!

[@michellemercure6991]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS I need to get an apartment before I get a house. I have a lot to figure out. My choice to relocate is that I cannot find affordable rent in RI.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

@@michellemercure6991 You should be able to find a place to rent fairly easily if you jump online and start searching :)

[@michellemercure6991]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS yes, I've seen that. I'm still trying to make sure I want to move there first

[@christophereverett5695]

we lived here in the early 2000's when our son was in school and moved away moved back here recently and almost nothing has changed but more businesses are closed down and gone

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

That's interesting, I've seen quite a bit of change go on in this town since I did the same move and move back situation you did. I'm curious what part of town you're viewing that seems to have not changed?

[@jamesorth6460]

I used to live in Wichita, grew up there but moved away about 24 years ago and I've notice there's a lot of changes to Wichita

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

What are those?

[@robertpolnicky7702]

They lost Boeing where dad worked. Joyland. They need a corporation to take over the old holiday Inn. Basically something as exciting now as century 2 was in 68. Bill McClain we need bill McClain to come back andel.elmer childress.

[@robertpolnicky7702]

We lost major astro.

[@FaceFamous]

I live in Wichita as well. From Ohio/ California..Still rather be in California just cost too much..not much to do here after you done everything. It's a Big City that wants to stay a small town

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

That's a pretty accurate description LaKaine, some want to stay a small town but others like me want it to grow up! lol

[@FaceFamous]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Man I wish it would grow up. Wichita has SO MUCH POTENTIAL but won't pull the trigger. I've heard they had a chance to get a ..6 Flags but said no. They didn't want the Casino so Mulvane gets it. They won't get the waffle house 😪.

[@hotmasked1]

Overall after living in Chicago,/ NW Indiana compared to Wichita its a decent place more tailored to raising families.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

for sure for families! not the greatest for dating though :)

[@gamewizardks]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Depends, though. I did well in the dating scene in Wichita back in the 80's and 90's. I'm not sure why people think that's not a thing in Wichita. If you have a large circle of friends here, it's not even hard. I'm 50 now and it would be real easy for me these days, but I'm married so not going there. I don't get that perception about this place. It simply doesn't compute.

[@cortneymoroco1654]

Hey! We’re flying in on Tuesday. I’m wondering how I can talk to you b4 that if possible?!?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

316-616-5280 is my personal cell or ask for me on our website www.WichitaHomeHero.com

[@adamfactor4893]

How is owning a multi-family unit here? I plan on living in one unit and renting out the other. I'm gonna be moving here pretty soon and am looking to buy!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hey Adam! good connecting with you previously, 2-4 units is definitely feasible here in Wichita, we can discuss further when you get closer to getting here in town in september!

[@firefliflihi5719]

I just moved to Bentonville for two weeks and I’m leaving due to apt back up for months due to no availability The place is super clean and nice but it’s BORING like a ghost town I don’t even se people out in their yards much People are nice but I’m trying Wichita next week lol Let’s hope it goes well! 😊

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hopefully it goes well for you! Check out our resources for exploring Wichita like www.wichitahomehero.com/wichita-local and the facebook group I created facebook.com/groups/209524593481257/

[@ictguy455]

45 yrs Born n raised in Wichita! Cant imagine being anywhere else. Love the lakes.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Heck ya!

[@kudukilla]

It’s all relative. If you’re from a small town it may seem like a metropolis, if you’re from a major metro area it’s small. That relative scale can make it seem good or bad. Living in Wichita for past 3 years, but moving away next month job related.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Very true statement that it's relative to your background :)

[@levizagata7400]

whats the heating and cooling costs like?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Depends on the specific house you're buying, we can get some pretty big houses here for not as much money as bigger cities. In a nutshell, it's very affordable to live here, including your heating and cooling costs. Feel free to check out some homes at www.WichitaHomeHero.com to get a feel for it all :)

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Wichita wS a cool place in the 60s. I liked the b 52s Henry Levitt arena schimmell imn. If there's anyone on you tube old enough to remember the Schimmel inn that will give me a heart attack.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

There might be, tons of older people on youtube believe it or not

[@robertpolnicky7702]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS that's good to hear. I always thought I was the oldest person on here.

[@CharlestonwhitesCousin]

We drive slow because the WPD don't play!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

🚗....

[@masonshrum5867]

We were watching your video about the surrounding towns of wichita and I was wondering if you knew if there was any Goodwill stores in any of the surrounding towns we can get the address we just need to know the names of the towns thanks

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Google goodwill stores and a map should come up for you to find the info you're seeking :)

[@robertpolnicky7702]

When I was a kid in Wichita where I was born you had Boeing beech Cessna Lear Coleman. You kiddie land and Joyland. I wonder how the standard of living has changed since then. The fact that Joyland went under. Is ghat a meter for consumer confidence level. Like the fuel usage ratio in my Cadillac.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Quality of living has definitely gone up... quality of dating though I can say the same thing though lol

[@tessastryder9578]

Hello from derby 👋

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hello there!

[@Chiefs_fanMichaelDiedrich]

I live here in Wichita just south part near haysville

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hi there! :)))

[@rebeccagrimm668]

Hi neighbor !! I live in Hutchinson.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hi Rebecca!!!

[@mistynichols1001]

I live here in Wichita ks already

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Awesome!

[@automandan]

I gotta couple of friends of mine that are going to move there in a couple of months. They love the area big city with a small town attitude. This seems like a good place to move to. I grew up in a small town in Idaho where people knew each other and the cost of living was decent. However in the last 5 to 10 years things have been changing in Idaho and not for the better in my opinion. We got a lot of people moving here for California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. Along with people from the eastern part of the U.S. New York, New Jersey Maryland even Florida. As well as Virginia. And that's let to an Increase in traffic, cost of living has skyrocketed along with the cost of fuel. One example is renting an apartment. 10 years renting used to cost 600.00 per month on average. Now that same apartment will set you back 1,800 dollars.😳😳😱😱. Even the crappy ones will cost you 1,000 dollars private ownership has risen farm land had been bought up to build houses etc. It's gotten out of control to the point you have to make on average 24 dollars an hour just to live comfortably in Idaho. So next year I'm hoping to move out there as well. I love cities with a slow pace attitude the people there tend to be happier easier to talk to and easier to get along with.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Wichita is definitely the place for you then! Lmk how we can help when you get here and check out our site in the meantime at www.WichitaHomeHero.com

[@robertpolnicky7702]

They just need to keep Pennsylvanian out. I shouldn't be racist or whatever.

[@seanbryant2848]

I'm setting my sights on Wichita, or the outskirts; I would prefer more rural, with a well, a little land. My niece and her family live in Wichita, so I want to be closer to them; I'm currently living in NY state (not NYC).

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Oh man! KS will be much different than the state of New York. I have cousins that live in Rome, just outside of Syracuse. Let me know how I can help out with the move :) You can check out my site at www.WichitaHomeHero.com

[@seanbryant2848]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS ... I was born and raised and lived most of my life in Schenectady, just down the road a piece from the Utica/Rome region... I used to love to go there, and to Syracuse; I attended Ithaca College, so I'm familiar with that whole region. Thanks for the website link!

[@ButterCookie1984]

Are you still showing homes? I want my beer😊

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Sure am! Would love to buy you a beer, shoot me a message on my website and we'll get you set up :) www.WichitaHomeHero.com

[@kevenjune3904]

We have an opportunity to move to Roanoke, Virginia or Wichita, I can’t really decide...how about the job opportunities there? Education for kids?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

One of the most unique things about Wichita is the Catholic diocese pays for all the private schooling through High school. One of the only dioceses in the nation that does that. Not sure if you're Catholic or not but it's definitely an advantage to living here if so. The Jobs are mainly in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture and other "blue collar" type of roles where it's hard work but you can make a decent living compared to the cost of living and amount of time you will have inside and outside of work Hope all this helps!

[@melanieortiz712]

Wichita has many magnet schools and such. Then there's the suburban schools.

[@corneliuscornwell1574]

😃 My city

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

ICT Represent!

[@bigred4335]

I currently stay in Maryland and I am thinking pf coming this way to Witchita... It is too much here in Maryland near Washington Dc...I am a simple guy..i just want to work and relax.....

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Come on out!

[@bigred4335]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS I sure will as soon as I get my money right

[@michellemedlin4539]

We have a nice zoo!!!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Yes we do!

[@christestorff2396]

I'm from Yates center Kansas which a good hour and a half away from Witchta

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hi Chris over there in Yates!

[@acjohn6995]

When you're ready to leave a huge city, Wichita is great. Everything a city has like Whole Foods/Trader Joes, high quality restaurants, but a small-town feel. I am a SoCal transplant and love it here, the storms/skies, prairie, friendly people, way less craziness and traffic, low housing costs, can't say enough good things. Nice to get rain in the spring/summer to cool things down, can be pretty hot/humid in the summer, the changes are really fun. I hang out with the Anabaptist folks in the country. Winters aren't terrible. Great local arts/culture/food scene, good beer/coffee, locals are very supportive. Bad restaurants can be really bad, lotta chains, hard to find healthy food as easily, food here is pretty heavy. Not too exciting, the town shuts down a little early, definitely a bad place to be single, but you can find a good partner at a church. Sports/consumerism ruins a city, makes it too superficial, enjoy your local homegrown activities instead. Save your money living here and you can travel frequently. HMU if you have any questions I can answer from a recent transplants perspective.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Awesome insights! Thanks so much for providing this commentary :)

[@JG-fx1nu]

What’s the best industry to work for in there ?

[@acjohn6995]

@@JG-fx1nu If you have any manufacturing/metal background you can get into aircraft work. Take some entry level classes at the trade schools here, they will set you up with interviews. Temp agencies will get you assembly/warehouse work.

[@JOKICisdGOAT]

@@acjohn6995 there isn’t a Trader Joe’s anywhere in this damn town, I wish.

[@skoochoo5851]

@@JOKICisdGOAT yes, there is

[@TheMcginty222]

what are the best neighborhoods in wichitta?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

I'll make a video on that to let you know :)

[@Gshen3]

Any specific tips or things to consider for someone from the east coast considering moving to Kansas ?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Our admin Ryan moved here from the east coast and he said he definitely likes it here more than back there. I would say to expect a slower pace lifestyle for sure, which can be good or bad, depending on what you're looking for or used to

[@famusamus576]

It's pretty windy!

[@melanieortiz712]

Cold monsoon like conditions up from late april till early june. Followed by heat and air you can wear. Falls and spings are a toss up.🤔 it could snow or be shorts weather.

[@melanieortiz712]

Tornados don't hit the city proper but have clipped the suberbs.

[@melanieortiz712]

Kellogg is a mess during rush hour. Be weary of trains. They can leave you stick up 30min sometimes.

[@jennifero7189]

Lived here my whole life. I live in northwest Wichita. A lot of great golf courses. I love the slow pace. And Maize schools are amazing! However, when my kids are grown, we’ll be retiring to Key West.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Very cool! It's a great town to raise a family in for sure, not so much for partying is what I tell people lol

[@paulatucker1251]

I've got alot of relatives in Wichita ks.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

It's a great place for family!

[@danratsnapnames]

ok, looking to move there, any chance we can use you to find a home to rent?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

We just handle the purchase and sale of residential real estate, Most landlords or property managers have individuals you can reach out to for that

[@danratsnapnames]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS nevermind.. went to texas instead. at least texas stands for some rights.

[@s9661]

Im thinking about moving there by next year! What does the job outlook look like for LPNs? Will be getting my RN by next year as well but currently am still an LPN. Where could I work?

[@charlacrawford6927]

Wesley Medical Hospital. THE BEST ONE THERE. ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL HAS THE BEST BURN UNIT. BUT WESLEY HOSPITAL IS THE TOP HOSPITAL THERE.

[@thecman26]

There's LOTS of jobs but the current pay situation isn't very impressive due to MANY local nursing schools diluting the pool.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Wichita has a pretty healthy system for healthcare professionals. If you can get a good paying job here you can keep your costs down pretty well to really get a good head start in life here compared to other parts of the country

[@Janvier300k]

when i get up there I want my beer bro

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

We should grab a beer or two when you're in town!

[@Janvier300k]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS I’m actually in town now 😂😂

[@Janvier300k]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS long story

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Nobody remembers this. The fife and drum hickory house the colonial ice cream turtle sundaes. Mike lynch that ran kfdi country music. The Miller theater with its red winding hallway s. I've been living in Nashville and eastern Tennessee. Miss wichita.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

I somewhat remember KFDI and Mike Lynch

[@robertpolnicky7702]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS that's good to hear. I used to sit next his son Danny in the 5th grade. He'd tell me jokes and I'd be laughing in class when I wasn't supposed to be.

[@DHANYASHETTY]

Does it snow here?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Yes it does, but it also gets up to 80 -100 degrees during the summer too :)

[@melanieortiz712]

Some, not a lot. Depends on the year.

[@jimhutchison4182]

Wichita, Kansas, has been a great place to raise my family and retire in. There is always a job here, if you want to work.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

That's a great perspective Jim! pretty solid place all around :)

[@todaytomorrow3303]

I live in Wichita i kinda never want to leave

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Me too! It has it's way of doing that :)

[@elliotfrank2883]

I word of advice, which by the way has nothing to do with discrimination. I myself am of mixed race. Be very cautious with regards to who will be your neighbors. I am currently living near Indian computer engineering students. Ever since they moved in I have been having issues with my Wifi and computer network being hacked. Besides that, they like to save money and so they will fit about 4 people in a one bedroom apartment. Which causes excessive noise at all hours. Additionally they like having phone conversations outside which usually tends to be in front of other tenants apartments which can cause a disturbance. When they use the laundry room they leave the clothes in the machines over night and do not clean up after themselves once they are done. Additionally, They are not very clean in general. Once a cat must have taken a dump near their front door and they never cleaned it up. This attacted flies in my home. It was a mess.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Sounds like you need to get a home of your own place so you don't have to put up with inconsiderate people like that! Check out what we can do for you at www.WichitaHomeHero.com :)

[@nyankiirduotkuir3034]

Honestly I missed living in Wichita Kansas cuz is where I used to lived before I moved to different place.. I've missed the old days I created in Wichita Kansas state.. Wichita Kansas is one of my most favorite state in USA 🥰❤️

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Come back!

[@jeffscholl6734]

Wichita never grew up because the state never made the turnpike a easy on and off real freeway like they promised. So no one stops here they drive on to KC or OK. But if you ever lived where the traffic sucks, like the Metroplex ( Dallas/Fort Worth) you would appreciate Wichita. But that is not a reason to move to Wichita just because of a easy commute, a reason to commute might be more of a challenge, goes back to Wichita being by-passed by any true interstate highway.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

That's definitely part of it all among other reasons. I've noticed we have been chronically under developed and under invested in as a city to really grow, attract and retain people to stay here

[@gamewizardks]

Agreed. The Turnpike is a farce and they need to open it up. I've always thought that. I-135 was the biggest blessing to Wichita when it opened up in the 70's. Before that, Wichita was stagnating.

[@alonzomontgomery3649]

Wichita is okay but has a lot of flaws depending on where u live in the city a lot of crazy things happen in Wichita too it’s not all good down here

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Of course not, every city has it's pros and cons, I made another video about the pros and cons of wichita on my channel to check out

[@bobbyrayrobinsonjr.8801]

Stay far east or west stay away from the north side

[@TheMcginty222]

@@bobbyrayrobinsonjr.8801 why north side ? cheers from ca.

[@bobbyrayrobinsonjr.8801]

@@TheMcginty222 it's one of are most dangerous parts of the city

[@stevewright4092]

Kirstie Alley is the actress is from Wichita. I think she still lives there

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

She does! and you're right! One of our agents used to manage one of her properties before jumping full time into real estate

[@stevewright4092]

I had a crush on Kirstie Alley when she was on cheers.. she played on the Star Trek.movie.

[@melanieortiz712]

Don johson, jeff prost

[@JG-fx1nu]

What are the best industries to work for in Wichita so people can have a high paying salary? I’ve heard trucking is the best paying job and opening a trucking business. Is that true ? What other jobs can you make good money?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Depends on what you define as "good money" Our cost of living is so low that you wouldn't have to make more than $50K/year to be making good money in our city compared to spendable income and cost of living. A lot of healthcare professionals do well, manufacturing, logistics (both operators & brokers) aerospace, agriculture, to name a few industries that do well around here. Specialize is always the answer to making higher income though

[@melanieortiz712]

Aircraft

[@MW-wr8zg]

Just want to add this; If you are Catholic, Wichita is one of the best places to raise a family. The Wichita diocese has a tithing system that makes the private Catholic schools affordable. I went to Catholic schools all my life and saw people from very financially challenged households, people from very wealthy households, and foreign exchange students due to the impressive high schools. The kids all mingle well and don’t form stereotypical cliques despite very different social classes and lifestyles. There are lots of grade schools but two main Catholic high schools which are both very good schools when it comes to education and community.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

THANK YOU FOR SAYING THIS! It's something I have wanted to highlight but can't entirely directly promote because of advertising guidelines as a realtor... but the catholic community and schooling system here is truly one of a kind. The ability to get ahead in life from a cost of living and private education standpoint in Wichita is unmatched in the country and why so many choose to raise a family here. It's great for that and I appreciate you making this comment to point out that fact :)

[@yoanneM]

Hey Ben, What’s the fanciest or most romantic restaurant in town?

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

I would probably have to say siena tuscan steakhouse in the ambassador hotel would be my recommendation there

[@kiajewel7713]

Bonefish Grill in bradley fair is great and Scotch & Sirloin, has almost a 5 star rating online, my grandmother had a huge 90th birthday party there, it was very fancy

[@yoanneM]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Thank you

[@yoanneM]

@@kiajewel7713 Thank you

[@kiajewel7713]

@@yoanneM youre welcome anytime, if you have any other questions il give you more suggestions, have a beautiful and blessed day 🌟

[@thecman26]

Housing is CRAZY low? Maybe in the suburbs or the ghetto... Unless you wanna live in one of the 5,000 apartment complexes. Job stability, yeah, if you DON'T work in the aircraft industry!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Compared to other cities, it's crazy low for pricing, although that is starting to rise

[@OhPhuckYou]

Forgot to mention our rapidly increasing homeless problem, the meth epidemic, horrible winters and scorching summers, the city has dropped the ball on keeping the streets clean, the riverfront is getting absolutely filthy just to name a few negatives. We're getting all the big city problems without the big city benefits now. Luckily you can stick to areas around your house and avoid the societal rot.

[@thenewnorm9909]

Dang Chad

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Interesting perspective Chad, have you visited many other large cities other than Wichita? They seem to have way worse problems you described than Wichita

[@OhPhuckYou]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Depends on the city. The level of filth in Wichita is comparable to Denver, but doesn't have 1/10 of things to do. There are much larger cities who maintain their city far better. Wichita is filthy, rated second worse US city for dating, very few natural attractions like hiking trails or nice lakes, the weather is absolutely horrible during the winter, what we do have is rarely worth doing twice, and the list goes on. We have the big city problems with few of the perks. If one is content staying in their house all day then Wichita may be worth it, but for a young adult who enjoys exploring? Wichita doesn't fit the bill.

[@steveparker2938]

"There's no place like home." And by that I mean Boston. Restaurants = chains

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

To each their own! Boston is a beautiful city and has it's own unique pros and cons as does Wichita :)

[@blackbeest5738]

*fun fact: this is the hometown of mrbeast*

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Is that for real? Wild if so

[@jamesorth6460]

Nu-Way Cafe

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

:))))

[@19mimi63]

I just recently moved back to the Wichita area after being gone for 12 years. A lot has changed. Wichita, in my opinion, has gone downhill. Especially the downtown area. Old Town used to be a bustling, trendy, fun place to spend weekends. NOT anymore. SW Wichita is really run down compared to what it once was. It reminds me of Topeka. We won't be staying.

[@richardmossy5540]

Yeah Kansas went downhill rapidly! I'm not from here, I have been here since 2016 and unfortunately, Kansas is getting a wave of new residents from other states which are all of the thugs and vagrants from cities undergoing gentrification. Kansas City, for example is becoming increasingly expensive, and the bad elements are being pushed out of their cities and coming into Kansas. A lot of California gang-bangers are in Kansas too! Literally every year I see a new, huge wave, and it is getting more and more dangerous!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Hi there! Change is constant thing in this world. Just like time, some gets old but some things are created anew. You just have to make sure that you can adapt and be the change that the world needs! Re create. Re invent. Go inspire! :))

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I was born in Wesley hospital. 1957. I agree with you. Things change because often government corruption and the campaign finance system changes them. Jobs overseas. When I ws a kid Joyland kiddieland Cessna Coleman Lear beech. Govt polarization.we need to keep our head out of the sand in order to fix our government.

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Change happens when we are ignorant and our head is always in the sand.

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I used to live atc7430 plaza lane Rockwood subdivision. My mother was about as ignorant as the commentator directly above me. Govt. Is not God.

[@ceriseagundezredgypsyqueen8309]

I am moving from California I am single I want to know where the Bikers are and the Army guys

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

The Monarch in Delano

[@eldonhoward7925]

I moved here in 1992. I have never really liked it. I have had lots of bad experiences here. It is not all bad though.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

What keeps you here?

[@eldonhoward7925]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS When I get my house on the market, and sold, I'll leave.

[@nhoJsserip]

Is Wichita imigrant friendly, what is like job opportunities?

[@melanieortiz712]

Yes, my husband is originally from El Salvador. Originally was living around LA moved here about 10yrs ago. He's been at his job about 8yrs🤔.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Friendly to all and people here sticks to their job for long. Do you have plans on moving here?

[@richardmossy5540]

Kansas in general is friendly to immigrants, I'll admit that. You'll get people from around the world here.

[@BenJohnston21]

I lived in Wichita for 5 months with my Grandma while I worked for a rental property business she started. Minus having family there, I missed the mountains being from Colorado and my friends in Colorado too while I was out there. I like to visit but I couldn’t live there again.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

The mountains are definitely an attractive part of Colorado for sure :)

[@wertiaaudit5746]

👀

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Woop woop!

[@phadedfantom5790]

I live in wichita as well. Its nice but got its ghetto moments

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

About like any bigger city right? depending on what part you live in

[@israeladams6439]

fyi it is a federally funded fema camp, disquised as a baseball park, thx for the content, have fun..

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

But that ballpark though.... Thanks for the insight!

[@drury2d8]

Problem is that all new constructions are 6+ room mansions upwards of $400k. Continue smashing the middle class!

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Middle class is definitely getting squeezed more and more, gotta fight the good fight :)

[@geigei2574]

Im coming just to see u You are so cute ❤.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

haha let me know!

[@malelsangel]

We obviously are not seeing the same wichita

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

What makes you say that?

[@robertarmstrong3024]

I lived in Wichita for 12 years. I felt that Kansas was America's best kept secret. Now you are letting the cat out of the bag and telling everyone about it. Thanks to you, everyone will want to move to Wichita and it will become just another pathetic sick big city.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Thanks for the flattery Robert but I don’t think Im that big of a resource to create that kind of change in Wichita, our culture is too strong for us to turn into a mega city like you’re referring to, which is why it makes for the best of both worlds for people looking for peace :) and not the chaos & rot of a mega city

[@geigei2574]

You have to be single by choice because u are gorgeous it would be very easy for u to have a girlfriend and i love your personality.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Nah it's tough out here

[@darealletsgetit4538]

Can you show us the Northside of wichita you didn't mention that side I heard it's trash you don't represent all of wichita or crime rate

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

This was a very broad overview of Wichita. There are a lot of other subcategories to go over that I plan to make more videos about :)

[@melanieortiz712]

Depends where on the north side

[@bradleyburton9085]

I live here to it's not the best place to fine a wife or a gf

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

Just gotta do it early or find "the one" and move back lol

[@calvinjefferson9061]

I see some comments about the Ghetto, Wichita Kansas has no Real ghetto area's.Visit other real cities and then you will see what a real ghetto area is.Wichita Kansas is a really slow paced town That's stuck in the 1800's. The cost of living is the only thing that's good compared to other places.

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

You're right Calvin, it definitely has it's pros and cons compared to other cities. I made another video about pros and cons to check out too on the channel :)

[@OhPhuckYou]

Ehh, we have South Broadway, Planeview, and Hilltop. They're similar to bigger cities ghettos, but nowhere as dangerous. Just heavily neglected and dilapidated areas of town full of meth heads. Nothing is great or horrible in Wichita. It's just a little dingle berry stuck to the map.

[@GSTACK57]

Nobody can drive in Wichita, the WORST drivers 🤣

[@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS]

haha they SLOW!

[@melanieortiz712]

Might be because some aren't from Wichita🤔. But yeah the Ks drivers book is pretty much a pamplet

[@melanieortiz712]

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS going the speed limit isn't slow. Seen way too many speed demons