Real Estate Investing in Hesston, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,005 • Harvey County

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Should you buy in Hesston, 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 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 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 $249,970
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hesston Real Estate

Hesston 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.

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

Market conditions in Hesston are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Wichita, KS

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Avg Home Value
$249,970
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wichita, KS metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
40%
Days Pending
1/2
43 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Wichita, KS metro
43
Days to pending
8.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Hesston

1 College 308 Students
C
Hesston College
4-Year Private · 308 students

ZIP Codes in Hesston, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hesston, KS

Is Hesston, KS a good place for real estate investing?

Hesston, KS registers an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $250K and average rents around $792/mo. That combination puts it in the sturdy tier for investor interest.

What do landlords charge for rent in Hesston, KS?

Expect rents around $792/mo per month in Hesston, KS. With home values at $250K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What is the typical renter like in Hesston, KS?

Hesston, KS offers a stable renter base at the $792/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Are there empty rentals in Hesston, KS?

Hesston, KS sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader KS rental market.

What are home prices like in Hesston, KS?

Median home price in Hesston, KS is near $250K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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