Real Estate Investing in Franklin, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 800 • Crawford County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GREAT FIT
Grade A (88/100)

Strong fundamentals — affordable, appreciating, and stable. A confident pick for primary residence.

📈 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
1 flag
  • Elevated poverty: 27.0% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 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 $146,689
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Franklin Real Estate

Franklin (Kansas) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

decisively Franklin's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

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

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Best ZIP codes in Pittsburg, KS

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Avg Home Value
$146,689
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsburg, KS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
69%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Pittsburg, KS metro
0
Days to pending
5.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Franklin, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin, KS

How does Franklin, KS rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Franklin, KS at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $147K and rents around $909/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What are vacancy rates like in Franklin, KS?

Vacancy risk in Franklin, KS is elevated. That supports even-keeled cash flow for typical rental holds.

How should investors approach Franklin, KS?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Franklin, KS. With home values at $147K and rents near $909/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

Is Franklin, KS landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Franklin, KS is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What do rentals go for in Franklin, KS?

Rents in Franklin, KS run near $909/mo. Compared with median home prices of $147K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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