Real Estate Investing in Highland, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,388 • Doniphan County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (77/100)

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: 42.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.4% 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 $165,118
Avg Monthly Rent $846
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Highland Real Estate

Highland 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.

Investors considering Highland, KS should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

The $846/mo / $165K relationship in Highland looks tepid once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Highland haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with tepid income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$165,118
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Highland

1 College 2,182 Students 405 Off-Campus Renters
C
Highland Community College
2-Year Public · 2,182 students
📍 ~405 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Highland, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland, KS

How landlord-friendly is Highland, KS?

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

How high is vacancy risk in Highland, KS?

Highland, KS carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $846/mo.

What is the average home sale price in Highland, KS?

Expect median prices around $165K in Highland, KS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

Is Highland, KS a good market for FHA house hackers?

Highland, KS is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $165K price point reasonable to enter.

What is the tenant pool like in Highland, KS?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Highland, KS. The rental market absorbs $846/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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