Real Estate Investing in Liberal, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 20,754 • Seward County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 14.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.5% 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 $146,919
Avg Monthly Rent $1,000
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Liberal Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Liberal shows the kind of tepid fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

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

Demographics in Liberal show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Liberal, KS

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Avg Home Value
$146,919
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,000
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Liberal, 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 — Liberal, KS metro
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Days to pending
3.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Liberal

1 College 1,787 Students 746 Off-Campus Renters
C
Seward County Community College
2-Year Public · 1,787 students
📍 ~746 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 746 students living off-campus, Liberal has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Liberal, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Liberal, KS

What price range are homes in Liberal, KS?

Homes in Liberal, KS typically sell near $147K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

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

Tenant quality in Liberal, KS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $1,000/mo.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Liberal, KS?

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

Does house hacking work in Liberal, KS?

For house hackers, Liberal, KS is a challenging. The $1,000/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $147K property.

Is Liberal, KS landlord-friendly?

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

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