Real Estate Investing in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,136 • Chase County

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

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

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

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

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 21.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 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 $131,149
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cottonwood Falls Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Cottonwood Falls shows the kind of muted fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

Transaction volume in Cottonwood Falls has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Cottonwood Falls a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Emporia, KS

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Avg Home Value
$131,149
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
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 Cottonwood Falls, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottonwood Falls, KS

What monthly rent should investors expect in Cottonwood Falls, KS?

Cottonwood Falls, KS rentals go for roughly $792/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $131K acquisition costs.

What is the tenant pool like in Cottonwood Falls, KS?

Cottonwood Falls, KS draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $792/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What price range are homes in Cottonwood Falls, KS?

Homes in Cottonwood Falls, KS typically sell near $131K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

Does house hacking make sense in Cottonwood Falls, KS?

For house hackers, Cottonwood Falls, KS is a challenging. The $792/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $131K property.

How landlord-friendly is Cottonwood Falls, KS?

KS ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Cottonwood Falls generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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