Awesome job. I was born & raised in Winfield, Kansas. Great town. You nailed it. Everything you said was/is spot on. I'm 76 and thinking 🤔 of moving back home. California and Arizona 🎉 hard to adjust to. After 50 plus years away, Winfield is still home. God bless you.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

9 күн бұрын

Very cool, lmk if I can help in any way

I have been here for six years and your pros and cons are spot on. You did however forget to mention the hail. Screw the tornadoes, but the large hail will absolutely destroy ones house and/or vehicle. I have experienced softball size stones which actually broke through the decking on the roof. Quarter size and golf ball size hail is considered commonplace. The humidity is not a factor when compared to cities along the Gulf. What is disconcerting are the ultra dry cold air masses from the North during the winter months. Very dry skin and eczema will run their course during these times, but with a little experimentation are easily treatable.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 жыл бұрын

All this is very true Tom!

@acjohn6995

2 жыл бұрын

Winters aren't Minnesota bad or something. We had maybe a month total of really cold weather, two solid weeks to really experience things, then that was it. Not bad at all.

@cacoca79

2 жыл бұрын

i want a cheap studio apartment in a safe area in witchita any reccomendations?

@acjohn6995

2 жыл бұрын

@@cacoca79 Colony East at Rock/Douglas.

@mikelevi5555

2 жыл бұрын

In the early 90's a storm came through with softball sized hail. It destroyed the whole north side of my grandpas house and went right through all the windows ricocheting massive hail stones all over any room they could get into tearing everything up. Eventually the beating caused the 2nd floor roof to collapse giving the hail a direct path down the stairway into the kitchen and living room. Oh and all of his cars, completely destroyed. Might have been the tornado that hit andover in 91, i could be wrong though

Nice to see and hear what's life looks like in this part of US. Thanks for video. Best wishes from Serbia/Europe.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & commenting!

I was born and raised in Wichita and your pros/cons are spot on. I love my city but I did graduate high school, go to college and experience life outside of Wichita so I moved away. I only went 5 hours to Dallas so that I can travel by car whenever I want to see my family. Two great things I love are all of the mom and pop, hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Wichita has some of the best food that aren't chains. I also LOVE Christmas there! Although it is a big city, by Kansas standards, you get that small, home town feeling at Christmas. My children were born and raised in Texas but they absolutely love visiting Wichita. The people are so nice and we actually speak to each other in passing, unlike Texas. It has its downsides like everywhere else but overall a good city.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

You should visit Wichita when you got the chance! :)))

Hey, thanks for the video!

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! :)

I am from Jamaica, I plan to visit Wichita this week. Thanks for this information.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Were you able to visit Wichita already?

I enjoyed your informative presentation. Peace from New Jersey.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , Mike! Feel free to watch & share! Peace from Wichita! ✌

I visited Wichita 2 years ago and fell in love with it. I can't wait to move here in 2 months

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Christie! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help! Check out our site at www.WichitaHomeHero.com

@waylonmercy8125

2 жыл бұрын

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS The sound went out so I don't know if you mentioned the crime rate at all I'm looking for a place where I can go several miles in any direction and still be in a low crime area where everyone speaks English

@lucasconrady8600

2 жыл бұрын

@@waylonmercy8125 wichita aint for you then

@le_th_

2 жыл бұрын

@@waylonmercy8125 I've heard there is a place in the northern US where white supremacist groups are setting up a community of like-minded individuals who also delude themselves that they are superior to others. That might be a place for you to check out. I think it was the northern part of the Michigan peninsula, but since white supremacists make me vomit a little in my mouth, you'll need to verify that on your own. What I mostly remember about discovering this information is that it's a place I want to avoid at all costs, so I didn't stick around to inquire about the particulars, I got away from their malignant narcissism as quickly as I could. If such a community exists, I can almost guarantee you that everyone will speak English there, but you'll also be surrounded by a level of developmentally arrested psychopathology that is so toxic that few psychologically healthy people would be able to tolerate it, much less co-exist with it.

@welcome2oz807

2 жыл бұрын

@@waylonmercy8125look at some other youtube vids on my city wichita has low crime rate..compared to other cities and states trust me.i was born here ..ive lived in Cali.Georgia.and Arkansas growing up.im in my 40s and im Black..soo i KNOW if crime areas are high or not..an safe or not 🤣.i wouldnt choose to raise my children any other place..for safety reasons ..wichita is most definitely a family and retirement town....after my kids graduate Yes..people should leave here for growth.cause there's better opportunities else where..but return when you're old and wanna settle..or just starting a family nothing more🥰.

I've been to LA, Dallas, KC, Denver, Houston, Chicago, St Louis. That's why I'm still here.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

I'm moving to Wichita, KS for a meteorology job within the next 3 weeks. The cost of living is incredible!

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear Kevin! Welcome to Wichita here in a few weeks, is there anyway we can help with the transition to Wichita?

Shout out from Garden City, KS. Plus all the fields of corn and Wheat. And Wilson State Park is the clearest lake in Kansas.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Woot woot! 😉

Great presentation

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

In the winter, our overcast skies last for weeks, so you gotta get used to that.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

I'm from Western Kansas and I moved here for school, met my husband and never looked back! It has a small town feel even though it's the biggest city in Kansas. I wish there were more attractions sometimes, but that can be said about any city! I love that wr have a very diverse culture and cuisine, even though I tend to go back yo my dame favorite local spots. I also love that living in Kansas is economical affordable! We also have some of the best Healthcare in Kansas

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing that feedback on what it's like here!

Yes, this guy is definitely BIAS

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

I do love my hometown but I also know it's not perfect and has it's drawbacks, like anywhere someone would want to live :)

Hello I wanted to say thank you for this video I live in Wichita and have been living here for the most part since 1976 when my father got transferred to McConnell Air Force Base I do want to say that your pros and cons were pretty much straight on straight up that's the way it is I do personally do kind of like the laid back lifestyle cuz I have lived in other cities and that did not have that I lived in New Jersey for 18 months and believe me the east coast is 180° difference as far as the tornadoes every time I tell somebody I'm from Kansas they go oh you guys have all those tornadoes or they'll say something about The wizard of Oz but my answer to them about the tornadoes is yep they we have tornadoes in Kansas I'm actually we average 96 tornadoes every year 95 of them are out in the middle of nowhere and last less than a minute while that one actually hits a town be it either a small town or they wipe out a whole town like Greensburg and yes Wichita has had some I was a paramedic for 20 years in this town and I worked both the haysville tornado that went from haysville to South Wichita and then lifted up and around Harry Street and 135 and out to work the Andover tornado that went from south of hayesville across the very west side of haysville through some neighborhoods through McConnell Air Force Base and then through East Wichita Pawnee and Rock road area then going north east from there it finally hit and over with as a major EF5 tornado that's what it was called at the time we didn't have the EF5 yet. And as far as attractions I agree with you 100%. I have been saying for so many years that we need to get at least like a major amusement Park and recreation area due to the fact that we have two major interstates running through Wichita i-135 goes all the way from Minnesota all the way down to South Texas and 35 the turnpike goes through Wichita via Oklahoma and terminates in Kansas City where it hooks up with i-70 so we have major access two Nation wide traffic but yet we don't do anything to try and get things here including sports teams yeah I would love to see a professional football team I still would love the cheese regardless but the city itself could not support a major sports team I think the hockey team is the biggest team that we have here we were going to have AAA baseball but it turned into double a ball so anyway again thank you for this video

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

That was quite the novel Ronald :) Thanks for leaving that long comment, it really does help people viewing and reading this

Awesome tips!!! We are planning to move to Wichita. Are these tips still on or maybe something changed? We love to see a more newer video about it. Thanks!!

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

23 күн бұрын

Yep they're still relevant and the same, I could make another video on 5 different pros and cons but these are still relevant and true :) Check out my website www.WichitaHomeHero.com for checking out houses and seeing how it works here in Wichita

@rtom8947

22 күн бұрын

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Awesome!!! We will check the page! And yes please any info is really appreciated!! Thank you so much for answering!

As long as there are no bad wrecks on the hiways you can get anywhere in 20 min or less.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

Hey is it posible to purchase a house cash? I've looking at houses in zillow I live in washington state an home prices just got ridiculous I'm looking to move here in about 8 months

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

It is possible yes... depends on how much cash you're talking though

The con of Wichita not being good for younger folks is a pro for someone like me who are 51 and will be 52 in October!!!

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

haha that can be true too as I've heard it from plenty thats the case!

@donnawhiteturkey7240

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Old Town, Chicken and Pickle, Dave and Busters, The Ally,

@donnawhiteturkey7240

2 жыл бұрын

Events, River Festival, Chilli cook off, big concerts, baseball games,(new stadium), 3 or 4 hours to Chief's Football in KC,

@donnawhiteturkey7240

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, and Winfeild! Lot of Spirte and Boeing employed drive back and forth for work! They have bluegrass festival in September! Lot of fun, very family friendly.! All ages have a good time. People comes from all over the country!

The Stones were at Cessna Stadium in 96. Best 300$ I ever spent.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

On a cloudy day?,,, 4get about it.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

I grew up in Topeka but left for Florida..uuuuuge mistake..after all these years of just barely surviving I'm sick of it and I'm ready to come back home..but I would love to come to Wichita..but I work a measly job at Walmart..can a person survive there on about $1700 a month? I'm also learning how to code so I'm definitely looking to switch into a tech job..could I do that there? I'm facing going homeless very soon within a month..I really need help. Living in Florida on my wages leaves me barely making and now I just can't so I would be working homeless. I hope you see this cause I'm reaching out for any guidance or suggestions. Thanks

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

10 ай бұрын

definitely look at securing a job here, there or remote before doing anything. You can get by... on $1700/month but would suggest making and earning more than that but it IS possible, just not the best quality of life at that income amount

I was born here in Apr 61, and I ain't in no hurry to leave.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

Tornadoes are pretty rare in SW. Ks. Family oriented.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Family oriented, I like this!

Very objective, good video. I lived there 19yr (also a military brat like Ronald) & I am so glad I moved away because I do not like it there. I have about 20+ more cons I could add to this list.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have plans of visiting the area soon though?

Wichita is in a heat bubble? Could you elaborate on that more? I'm interested.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

The city has a slightly higher temperature because of all the People, commotion, etc. enough to move storms away from the city when they roll through.

@drury2d8

Жыл бұрын

concrete and its high thermal mass.

God ! I miss Wichita, I moved 22 years ago to a small town north of Wichita and now that I am retired I would like to move back to my home town (Wichita), you know any small homes for handicapped ( ground floor washer&dryer).

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

We do have a good amount of zero entry homes being built that can accommodate that

Yeah, I'm a p/u, delivery trucker, and somebody's gonna piss me off everyday. One of the facts of life here.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

Tornado Alley seems to have shifted. Not much of a problem here anymore.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

Excuse me. 2006. I'm getting old. My memory's crappin out.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments :)

We are looking for property outside of wichita like Conway springs or argonia ,after traveling most of the lower 48 states..we are looking for something rural.

@donnawhiteturkey7240

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Newton! 20 miles north on highway 35!

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Feel free to use this site to help you find rural properties www.wichitahomehero.com 😉

I looking too buy soon, and I need some advice anyway u could help me?

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 жыл бұрын

Sure can Alexander :) head over to www.wichitahomehero.com/buy-a-home to get started learning and then sign up for an account to start your custom home search experience!

@alexandertaylor2502

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Thanks

I'm a young person but not a party person 😅

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Cool :)

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). I like your presentation, especially when it comes to societal values. Very important to me.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Sean! Let’s connect on Facebook or through my site www.WichitaHomeHero.com

@seanbryant2848

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS ... I don't do Facebook, so I'll connect with you through your website. Thanks again!

@Celestial.Heather

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanbryant2848 If you want to be close to family but get some land with well- Rose Hill, Douglas, Mulvane or even ElDorado you’ll be better off. We live in Derby just south of ICT with well but no extra land there anymore.

@welcome2oz807

2 жыл бұрын

Maize ...Eldorado. Belle aire....and Andover...comming from NYC you still wanna city feel..any other places on outskirts will make you feel like you're in the country☺️...you wanna be close enough to feel city life..lol..ya know.?..and still get land with your purchase

@donnawhiteturkey7240

2 жыл бұрын

And don't forget Newton, about 20 miles north on interstate 35, 20 minutes!

We're flyover country. That's just the way it is here.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Starting to not be that way anymore

The drivers are slower in Olathe.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

🚗.....

A much better video than that infomercial by Mat and Nat. Between the awful noise that I think somebody decided was a pleasant, upbeat, neutral musical selection, and their saccharine presentation, I struggle to fathom how it has 10x more views than your video, which is a far better embodiment of T H E R E A L I C T (even though I find your heat bubble theory to be suspect). The one thing I might add regards the weather extremes. Specifically, the rapid swings. It is not uncommon for it to snow on one day, and on the very next day, it might be 70 degrees F. If I recall correctly, the biggest

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback and insights for everyone to share in!

I would never live there again, it sucks.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

10 ай бұрын

There are definitely different versions of Wichita and it's not for everyone... about like any city with differences

Sunsets are everywhere dude….

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

of course they are... They just hit different in different locations as i'm sure you can understand that concept :)

Are there farm towns with affordable acreage and a very slow pace of life that are a commutable distance? My wife and are from a farm town that has experienced growth and sprawl from a nearby growing city and want to avoid that at all costs.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

check out what's on the market at www.WichitaHomeHero.com

I wish to relocate to Wichita, KS. Could I live there without a car?

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

It is possible although it is much more enjoyable WITH a car

Wow! That is the most amazing and informative video I have ever watched. Really detailed and true info. Loved it. I am thinking about moving there. My dream job is to open up my own dealership and emission station. I don't know anything about renting a shop there. Do you have any info on that?

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! It's great living here. Hope your business would push through. We could talk more about it since you have plans of settling here in the future. You may reach me anytime. Go visit our site to help you out as well www.wichitahomehero.com/ :))

I am teacher and interested in moving to the area. What are the Top 5 school districts? What are the Top 5 high schools?

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 жыл бұрын

That I can't necessarily get into ranking school districts as not to show bias towards any of them or steer anyone into a particular neighborhood. I can however provide a good amount of information about the different school districts from an unbiased perspective on them. Shoot me a message on my website www.WichitaHomeHero.com

@acjohn6995

2 жыл бұрын

People say that Maize is a coveted district, on the outskirts.

@welcome2oz807

2 жыл бұрын

The wichita area districts..of course!!☺️.district259🙌..Top 5 Highschools.5.Heights high school (bell aire district tho).but still part of ours ..4Northwest High..3. NorthHigh... 2West High.. 1East High..Bishop carroll and Kaupen"spelled wrong..sorry.🤔 both (private schools) and if you're up for the drive Andover high..and Maize High are pretty nice😁These are MY opinion based on safety,Learning skills,and fun! Not bias at all 😉 to a new wichita teacher..... But our schools are named after directions🤣..North..South..East..West..Southeast..Northeast..Northwest. Heights...bishop carroll and Kaupen..idk why we don't have southwest🤣. i hope im not forgetting any🤔 Honest tho..any school in wichita can use a loving teacher and youll get it back we need dream makers not dream destroyers 👍.im all about the kids good luck and God bless🙏✌️

@dadude6619

2 жыл бұрын

Maize high school, then I’d probably say Andover then derby. Bishop Carrol and Kapaun would be good too

How about rent? 1br apartment??

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

7 ай бұрын

That's a highly variable question to answer bluntly from the generalized question you're proposing. Typically about $650/month as a general repsonse. The location, size, amenities and other factors affect pricing levels

People who grow up in Wichita don’t know how bad it is in other cities, so they have to go discover that themselves. After running that process, they often return back here. The dating scene has always been bleak here. Any young man would do well to find a wife somewhere else and then bring her here. You can’t overstate the affordability of good housing here, compared to the rest of the country. The coastal states are just insanely overpriced. Eventually, young couples will want their own home, that’s when Wichita enters the game.👍

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct and what I am noticing is a trend of Wichita being a hidden gem like that

You forgot the fn wind

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 жыл бұрын

It can be windy as hell but also still as all get out, don't forget to mention the humidity too!

@acjohn6995

2 жыл бұрын

It's not as bad as Western Kansas, especially in the city where there are lots of trees.

Ok I just received this KZread video This was done a year ago by you we're moving to Wisconsin the lady's face on the phone was my mother she passed 4 months ago I told my father actually my father told us let's move to Texas or New Mexico or all kinds of pictures you're looking into Florida Georgia and then all the sudden I thought what about Kansas my dad was in for that so we're trying to purchase the house in Kansas right now it's called the Walnut Inn it's in Winfield and I've never been to Kansas before but I hear there's fireflies I'm very excited to see those and hopefully Amish because you know I like to go to their stands and bite honey from them and stuff but thanks for showing me the beautiful sunset and I'm going to watch the rest of your video my name is Tiffany the woman's picture up there is Sharon she was my mother and thanks at least I get to know a little bit about cancer because I know nothing about Kansas it just came out of my mouth one day and my dad and my brother decided okay we'll do Kansas so we're coming there and I'll be leaving on the 27th I'll be driving a truck up there so hopefully we'll find the right home and we'll get to the right place thank you and I'll listen for the rest of your video thank you

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, lmk if I can help with anything around Wichita :)

So 60+ degrees over the Christmas break. 23rd of January - 60+ degrees. The Kansas City Chiefs are the Kansas City, Missouri Chiefs. "Major attractions* bring with them crowd control issues, violence, crime, obnoxious drunk people, etc.. Wichita is not Kansas City, Austin, St. Louis...that's why most of the people who enjoy living here don't want it to become one of those communities. I'm not sure we can't just let it be Wichita.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

Everything got it's own ups and downs, pros & cons vis a vis. I'm quite happy & content that Wichita is the place to be! :)

As someone from the east coast, I had to at least 1.25x the video cause you speak so unfortunately slowly.

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

It's not for everyone, we have a slower pace of lifestyle around here :)

@le_th_

2 жыл бұрын

@samuel kamue I generally speed up most of the videos I watch on KZread to at least 1.25 if not faster, but I never post comments telling the person making the video because I recognize that the world does not revolve around me, and I don't expect KZreadrs to make their videos according to my preferences. It's their channel, their content, and I know I can start my own channel if I want content made to my own personal, subjective preferences. Instead, I recognize that the world doesn't revolve around me and how quickly...or not....I can absorb and assimilate information, I adjust the speed manually to my subjective preference at any given moment, and I understand (and accept) that I cannot control others, and most especially internet strangers. ...but you do you.

Do they except ssi

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate on what SSI stands for?

@angelamierop4199

Жыл бұрын

Social security income

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

@@angelamierop4199 If it is enough for what you're wanting to do, yes

How's it now

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 ай бұрын

It is still the same. Planning to move to Wichita?

Thunder hockey 🏒

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

2 жыл бұрын

:)))

Is Wichita a good place to buy investment real estate?

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@JCA51698

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS next question: what type of rental performs better in Wichita: Airbnb or long-term rentals?

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

3 жыл бұрын

@@JCA51698 Long term rentals, air bnb doesn't work since we're not really a destination city to travel to for vacation

Can you smoke in bars in Wichita?

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Most you cannot, some you can though

@jonas3333

Жыл бұрын

@@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS Appreciate the reply! I ended up in Oklahoma actually. The Kansas option fell through due to being a Fannie Mae property. I think I've seen 2 bars in this small town, but haven't made it there yet. :)

hail and crime rate

@BenMeyer-Wichita-KS

Жыл бұрын

Hail is somewhat of a factor, Crime is comparable to any other major metro city that's it's spotty depending on where you live within the metro