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4842 Shenandoah Dr
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4842 Shenandoah Dr

Wichita Falls, TX 76310
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Wichita Falls Overview

Any mention of city life evokes thoughts of high living costs and high unemployment rates, right? Well, Wichita Falls, Texas is a different kind of city. This metropolis, nick-named Fall’s Town, boasts highly affordable living, a small population of about 100,000 and low unemployment rates. Wichita Falls prides itself in having great weather and being ranked the second best place for working parents to live in America.

What is the history of Wichita Falls?

Migration by Caddoan Indians to what is now North Texas began in the mid-eighteenth century, laying the groundwork for the establishment of thriving communities. Although the first Europeans visited the area in the late eighteenth century, it wasn’t until 1882 when Wichita Falls was born through a town lot sale. By 1910, railroads had been introduced, propelling the farming and ranching-dependent economy of the city. The first major cash crop of the city was corn, but this was overtaken by wheat in the early 1900s. By the 1950s Wichita Falls was home to over 100 manufacturing companies, earning the nickname ‘Factory City’. Despite the two tornadoes that threatened the existence of Wichita Falls, it has risen to feature cultural diversity and contemporary life.

How is the weather in Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls enjoys long, hot summers from May to September with July, the warmest month, recording temperatures as high as 97. Autumn runs through October and November, before ushering in the winter season which extends from December to February. During winter, the coldest month is January, with an average low of 30. Spring brings in an increase in temperatures to about 15 degrees in the months of March and April. Precipitation is experienced about 74 days in a year.

How do I get around town?

Although you can choose to drive around, Wichita Falls is a small town, making it easy to take a walk to different destinations. Moreover, there is a public bus system that operates from Monday to Saturday, providing rides to a majority of the residents along fixed routes across Wichita Falls. Elderly and disabled residents can either use the available curbside service or the grocery cart program when going shopping at the supermarkets.

What is the Wichita Falls commute like?

Wichita Falls is a small and silent city, with many streets and avenues connecting the different parts of the city. However, Interstate 44 runs through the Wichita Falls, linking the city to Oklahoma and using the metropolis as its western terminal. With the size of the population of Wichita Falls, the traffic flow is mostly smooth and congestion are a rare occurrence.

What are the local media outlets?

There is a variety of media outlets to entertain and disseminate relevant information to the population of Wichita Falls. With just over 37,000 households, radio, television and magazines are the main media outlets. The major news media in Wichita Falls are KWFS AM radio station, MWSU Wichitan university newspaper and Wichita Falls Times Record News newspaper. For entertainment, the residents of Wichita Falls have four television stations. These are KAUZ TV, KFDX TV, KJBO TV and KJTL TV.

Why live in Wichita Falls, TX?

Besides the rich cultural diversity and contemporary life of Wichita Falls, there are many reasons why you can consider living here. Wichita Falls has highly affordable living costs, with living costs being almost 15 percent below the national rate. Similarly, you can live in a Wichita Falls apartment and enjoy housing costs that are 14 percent less than those of average American cities. There are impressively low unemployment rates of 5.6 percent, great weather and efficient public transportation systems. All these factors make the city of Wichita Falls the second best place in America for working parents to live in.

What Wichita Falls landmarks should I see?

When talking about famous landmarks in Wichita Falls, many names come to mind. The Hamilton Building is among the tallest and easily identifiable structures in downtown while The First Wichita Building, built in 1920, is a historical landmark of great importance. The Kemp-Kell Building, which was built in 1910 but became Holt Hotel in 1926, is a jewel of downtown and is historical since Eleanor Roosevelt once stayed there. Other notable landmarks in Wichita Falls are The Littlest Skyscraper and Kell House Museum. When it comes to education, Wichita Falls is home to Midwestern State University and American Commercial College.

What is there to do around Wichita Falls?

Despite the small size of the metropolis, there are a ton of fun activities and things that you can do while you are here. You can go on a picnic at Lucy Park and enjoy playing disc golf, swimming and the expansive grounds while here. Alternatively, a visit to River Bend Nature Centre will be an environmental tour, with the nature trail allowing you to learn about the indigenous flora and fauna. You can also take a trip to The Littlest Skyscraper to learn about its interesting history or choose to unwind at the Castaway Cove Waterpark on a hot day.

Any annual festivals or Wichita Falls events to know?

There are also a variety of festivals that embrace the diversity of Wichita Falls and showcase the best that the area has to offer. The Asian Festival is held to show the rich culture and heritage while The Autumn and Art is designed to celebrate world-class art. Automobilia Car Show & Street Party brings a collection of cars, motorcycles and mods to downtown Wichita in the summer. ICT FEST is a three-day music festival for people of all ages where more than 40 bands perform different genres of music.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

Looking for a place to spend some great time or learn something new? Wichita Falls is home to Wichita Falls Railroad Museum, Lake Wichita Park, Museum of North Texas History, Kiwanis Park and Wichita Falls Recreation Department. All these destinations will offer you ideal getaway spots but a careful choice of your preferred destination will see you learning some history about the state of Texas.

Where is the best place to move in Wichita Falls?

There are many neighborhoods in where you can look for an apartment in Wichita Falls. Some of the safest neighborhoods are Granada Drive, Seymour Highway, Allendale, Lake Park Drive and Old Iowa Park Road. These areas have some of the best schools, social amenities and beautiful apartments in Wichita. Why not move to Wichita Falls and have the time of your life on a daily basis?

Wichita Falls, TX
Population: 104,576

Ranked #297

in US Census Population by City

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Wichita Falls, TX

Ranked #324

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Wichita Falls, TX

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wichita Falls

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Wichita Falls Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Wichita Falls ranges from $415 to $1,445 with an average monthly rent of $861.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Wichita Falls cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Wichita Falls range from $381 to $1,699. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $969.

How expensive are Wichita Falls Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Wichita Falls on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $635 to $1,825 - averaging $1,114 for the location.

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