Real Estate Investing in Ensign, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 372 • Gray County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $190,418
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ensign Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Kansas: Ensign has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Ensign — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Dodge City, KS

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Avg Home Value
$190,418
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 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 Ensign, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ensign, KS

Is it easy to find good tenants in Ensign, KS?

Tenant demand in Ensign, KS is solid. The local workforce $900/mo rents across most rental classes.

How landlord-friendly is Ensign, KS?

Landlord-friendliness in Ensign, KS is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Where do home prices stand in Ensign, KS?

Ensign, KS home values average about $190K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $900/mo in monthly income.

How much rent can I charge in Ensign, KS?

Rents in Ensign, KS run near $900/mo. Compared with median home prices of $190K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What kind of market is Ensign, KS for investors?

Our data puts Ensign, KS at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $190K and rents around $900/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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