Real Estate Investing in Americus, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,369 • Lyon County

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Should you buy in Americus, KS? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $207,915
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Americus Real Estate

Americus, KS covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are tepid — this is not a market to enter casually.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Americus is in that category.

Market conditions in Americus are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Americus masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Emporia, KS

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Avg Home Value
$207,915
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Emporia, KS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
62%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Emporia, KS metro
0
Days to pending
8.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Americus, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Americus, KS

Is Americus in KS worth investing in?

Our data puts Americus, KS at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $208K and rents around $927/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What do landlords charge for rent in Americus, KS?

Rent in Americus, KS is around $927/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $208K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How strong is tenant demand in Americus, KS?

Americus, KS draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $927/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How expensive is real estate in Americus, KS?

Median home price in Americus, KS is near $208K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been consistent and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What are vacancy rates like in Americus, KS?

Americus, KS sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader KS rental market.

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