Real Estate Investing in McCracken, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 185 • Rush County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
4.0 / 5 (86/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 46.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.4% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $67,285
Avg Monthly Rent $810
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in McCracken Real Estate

McCracken holds about a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, and its value-add reputation in Kansas rests on a wide spread between distressed and stabilized comps.

McCracken is a forced-appreciation market. The thesis isn't that prices rise on their own — it's that an investor with capex and a contractor can create value the broader market will pay for.

Velocity in McCracken is bifurcated. On balance, clean, updated product moves fast at full price; tired product sits longer and trades at real discounts — the raw material for repositioning plays.

The demographic base in McCracken is what makes the BRRRR math work — enough income at $N/AK to absorb upgraded rents, and enough renters at 0% to fill the units.

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Best ZIP codes in Hays, KS

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Avg Home Value
$67,285
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hays, 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 — Hays, KS metro
0
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in McCracken, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About McCracken, KS

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

McCracken, KS home values average about $67K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $810/mo in monthly income.

Is McCracken, KS a 1% rule market?

The median property in McCracken, KS ($67K at $810/mo rent) a rent-to-price figure. Pure 1% deals require disciplined offer pricing.

How viable is house hacking in McCracken, KS?

McCracken, KS is a an attractive market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $67K price point reasonable to enter.

Can you recycle capital via BRRRR in McCracken, KS?

BRRRR in McCracken, KS is a strong. The interplay of $67K values and $810/mo rents creates reasonable refinance conditions.

What is the investability score for McCracken, KS?

With a 4.0/5 investability score, McCracken, KS ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $67K and rents of $810/mo drive the underlying numbers.

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