Real Estate Investing in Bucklin, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 866 • Ford County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 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 $143,092
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bucklin Real Estate

Bucklin 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.

Across Bucklin's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

The 0% renter share in Bucklin 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 Dodge City, KS

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Avg Home Value
$143,092
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dodge City, 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 — Dodge City, KS metro
0
Days to pending
7.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bucklin, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bucklin, KS

Does Bucklin, KS make sense for an investment property?

Bucklin, KS sits at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $143K and average rents around $792/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

What is the average monthly rent in Bucklin, KS?

The typical rental in Bucklin, KS commands about $792/mo monthly. That rent profile predictable cash flow against the $143K purchase basis.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Bucklin, KS?

Occupancy in Bucklin, KS runs reliable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $792/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Are homes affordable in Bucklin, KS?

Expect median prices around $143K in Bucklin, KS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Bucklin, KS?

House hacking in Bucklin, KS is a challenging. With home values around $143K and rents at $792/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

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