As home to one of the Air Force's largest technical training bases, Wichita Falls combines small-city charm with big-city amenities. The average commute in this North Texas city of 102,000 residents takes just 15 minutes, while median monthly housing costs for three-bedroom properties trend around $1,055 - significantly below the Texas average. The Country Club neighborhood features houses near premier shopping and dining destinations, while the Southwest area offers rentals near Midwestern State University and United Regional Health Care System. The Weeks Park district places residents near an 18-hole golf course and extensive walking trails. With I-44 and US-287 intersecting in Wichita Falls, residents enjoy easy connectivity to both Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. The city maintains 37 public parks, including the 170-acre Lucy Park, where visitors can explore the scenic river walk along the Wichita River and enjoy the popular waterfall replica that pays homage to the city's namesake.