Real Estate Investing in Horton, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,585 • Brown County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

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: 18.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $109,356
Avg Monthly Rent $801
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Horton Real Estate

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

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

The $801/mo / $109K relationship in Horton looks tepid once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Atchison, KS

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Avg Home Value
$109,356
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Atchison, 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 — Atchison, KS metro
0
Days to pending
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Horton, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horton, KS

How quickly do rentals get leased in Horton, KS?

Vacancy in Horton, KS is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $801/mo.

What kind of tenants rent in Horton, KS?

Tenant demand in Horton, KS is solid. The local workforce $801/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is Horton, KS landlord-friendly?

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

What monthly rent should investors expect in Horton, KS?

Horton, KS rentals go for roughly $801/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $109K acquisition costs.

What is the median home value in Horton, KS?

Horton, KS home values average about $109K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $801/mo in monthly income.

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