Real Estate Investing in Madison, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,391 • Greenwood County

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Should you buy in Madison, 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 21.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.3% 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 $149,505
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Madison Real Estate

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

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

The $792/mo / $150K relationship in Madison looks soft 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 Madison a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Emporia, KS

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Avg Home Value
$149,505
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Emporia, KS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
62%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Emporia, KS metro
0
Days to pending
8.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Madison, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison, KS

Are homes affordable in Madison, KS?

Typical homes in Madison, KS go for around $150K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

What is the renter demographic in Madison, KS?

Tenant demand in Madison, KS is solid. The local workforce $792/mo rents across most rental classes.

What are rental rates like in Madison, KS?

Rents in Madison, KS run near $792/mo. Compared with median home prices of $150K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Madison, KS?

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

What is the typical vacancy rate in Madison, KS?

Expect elevated vacancy in Madison, KS. Rents at $792/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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