Real Estate Investing in Moscow, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 494 • Stevens County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

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: 34.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.9% 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 $157,076
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Moscow Real Estate

Moscow, KS covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

decisively Moscow's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Moscow show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is underwhelming 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
$157,076
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Liberal, KS metro

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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

ZIP Codes in Moscow, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moscow, KS

What are home prices like in Moscow, KS?

Median home price in Moscow, KS is near $157K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is the tenant base reliable in Moscow, KS?

The renter base in Moscow, KS is reasonable for the $828/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Moscow, KS?

Occupancy in Moscow, KS runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $828/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is Moscow, KS suited for a house hack?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Moscow, KS reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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

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

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