Real Estate Investing in Ellinwood, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,569 • Barton County

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Should you buy in Ellinwood, 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: 14.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 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 $125,584
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ellinwood Real Estate

Across Ellinwood's 1 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $126K median values, $792/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Ellinwood is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$125,584
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Great Bend, 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 — Great Bend, KS metro
0
Days to pending
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ellinwood, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellinwood, KS

What kind of market is Ellinwood, KS for investors?

Ellinwood, KS rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $126K and rents near $792/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What strategy should investors use in Ellinwood, KS?

Most investors in Ellinwood, KS run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Is the tenant base reliable in Ellinwood, KS?

Tenant quality in Ellinwood, KS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $792/mo.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Ellinwood, KS?

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

Can I live-in-and-rent in Ellinwood, KS?

Ellinwood, KS offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $792/mo rent level.

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