Real Estate Investing in Parker, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,201 • Linn County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (67/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 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 $348,958
Avg Monthly Rent $1,107
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Parker Real Estate

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

Parker is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Parker are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Kansas.

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

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Avg Home Value
$348,958
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,107
1% Rule
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ZIP Codes in Parker, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parker, KS

What monthly rent should investors expect in Parker, KS?

Parker, KS rentals go for roughly $1,107/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $349K acquisition costs.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Parker, KS?

Parker, KS draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,107/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How expensive is real estate in Parker, KS?

In Parker, KS the median home value sits at $349K. Against the broader KS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Parker, KS?

Vacancy in Parker, KS is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,107/mo.

What is it like being a landlord in Parker, KS?

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

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