Real Estate Investing in Atchison, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 13,197 • Atchison County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.5% 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 $176,557
Avg Monthly Rent $1,217
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Atchison Real Estate

Atchison in Kansas is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Atchison is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Atchison are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Kansas.

Population dynamics in Atchison haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Atchison, KS

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Avg Home Value
$176,557
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,217
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Atchison, KS metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Atchison, KS metro
0
Days to pending
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Atchison

1 College 2,465 Students
C+
Benedictine College
4-Year Private · 2,465 students

ZIP Codes in Atchison, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atchison, KS

Is Atchison, KS a good market for FHA house hackers?

Atchison, KS offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,217/mo rent level.

Is Atchison, KS a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Atchison, KS reflects its $177K prices and $1,217/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within KS.

What is the typical renter like in Atchison, KS?

Tenant quality in Atchison, KS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $1,217/mo.

Are landlord laws favorable in Atchison, KS?

Atchison, KS operates under KS law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect even-keeled treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Atchison, KS?

Typical homes in Atchison, KS go for around $177K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% predictable price movement.

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