Wichita, KS

ABF Service Center: Wichita, Kansas

Moving to Wichita, KS
Located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is the largest city in the state of Kansas. The city boasts big-city amenities at Midwestern prices. The Wichita metropolitan area (including Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick, and Sumner counties) has a population of more than 630,000, but the city of Wichita itself has a population of 382,000. As part of the Great Plain states, you’ll love moving to Wichita, part of the “heartland” of America.

Weather

• Hot, humid summers
• Cold, dry winters
• 32.69 inches of rain annually (on avg.)
• 15.6 inches of snowfall annually (on avg.)
• January is the coldest month, July is the hottest, June is the wettest
• Severe thunderstorms occur frequently in the spring and summer months
• Know tornado safety precautions

Neighborhoods
Nearly 2,000 people call Downtown Wichita home. Other notable neighborhoods include Riverside and College Hill. Riverside is northwest of the downtown area, while the College Hill is east of the downtown area and one of the more historic neighborhoods in Wichita.

Did you know that CNNMoney.com and Money Magazine both named Wichita 9^th of the list of 10 best U.S. Big Cities in Which to Live?

Economy
Named as the Air Capital of the World, it’s no coincidence that Wichita’s main industrial sector is aircraft manufacturing. Healthcare is Wichita’s second-largest industry. Entrepreneurship and innovation is always encouraged in Wichita, as companies like Pizza Hut and Coleman Companies all began in this promising diverse business city.

Things to do after moving to Wichita                                                  
There are 36 museums, more than 24 attractions, 20 live theatres 35 art galleries, and 32 golf courses to enjoy after you’ve moved to Wichita. Five of the Best 10 Experiences in Wichita include:

1. Discover the outdoors in one of Wichita’s 177 parks or 127 miles of trails
2. Visit the Sedgwick County Zoo’s world-class tiger exhibit
3. Experience Broadway-bound talent at the Music Theatre of Wichita
4. Visit the “Keeper of the Plains,” a tribute to Native Americans who made the area their home before the arrival of settlers.
5. Spend a night out on the Old Town Red Brick Warehouse District in downtown Wichita

Education
The Wichita Public School District educates more than 50,000 students, making it the largest school district in Kansas. It includes 90 schools, including 10 high schools, 16 middle schools, and 61 elementary schools. You’ll be glad to know that the district voted for 60 storm shelters in 2008 for weather safety while your children are at school. 93% of parents with students in the Wichita Public Schools expressed confidence in their safety. There are more than 35 private schools in Wichita. Three universities have their main campuses in Wichita: Wichita State University, Friends University, and Newman University.

Stress Less: Moving to Wichita
If you really want a stress-free, affordable move, choose U-Pack! It’s the best way to get you settled into your new home fast so that you can explore your new city! Here’s how moving to Wichita works with U-Pack:

• A professional ABF driver delivers a moving trailer or moving container to your home
• You load
• ABF delivers your belongings to your new home in Wichita
• You unload

We’re revolutionizing the moving industry. You only pay for the space you use, so you have control of the final cost! Our prices are comparable to truck rental, but WE do the driving! You can even add moving help if full-service is more your style, but you don’t want to pay the expensive price tag.

Get a free moving quote and let’s talk about moving to Wichita! We’re here to answer your questions, so give us a call at 800-240-7422 or send us an email! We drive. You save. ®

Helpful Links for Moving to Wichita, KS
Chamber of Commerce
City Website
Visitor Information
Public Schools
Things to do

If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Wichita, KS, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Wichita, KS. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.