Real Estate Investing in Maize, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,110 • Sedgwick County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 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

4.4% 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 $316,718
Avg Monthly Rent $1,350
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Maize Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Maize has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Maize haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Wichita, KS

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Avg Home Value
$316,718
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
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

ZIP Codes in Maize, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maize, KS

How does Maize, KS stack up for property investment?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Maize, KS ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $317K and rents of $1,350/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are tenants stable in Maize, KS?

The tenant pool in Maize, KS is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,350/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What are rental rates like in Maize, KS?

Maize, KS rentals go for roughly $1,350/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $317K acquisition costs.

What are vacancy rates like in Maize, KS?

Maize, KS carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,350/mo.

How landlord-friendly is Maize, KS?

KS ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Maize generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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