Real Estate Investing in Peabody, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,714 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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: 18.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.7% 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 $114,944
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Peabody Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Peabody shows the kind of modest fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

The investment case for Peabody is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Peabody has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On the rental side, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Peabody haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with soft 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
$114,944
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
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 Peabody, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peabody, KS

Is Peabody, KS better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Peabody, KS. The numbers - $115K homes against $855/mo rents - support that play.

How much do tenants pay in Peabody, KS?

Investors in Peabody, KS typically see rents near $855/mo per month against $115K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Peabody, KS?

Expect elevated vacancy in Peabody, KS. Rents at $855/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Is Peabody, KS good for landlords?

Peabody, KS operates under KS law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What is the renter demographic in Peabody, KS?

Tenant demand in Peabody, KS is solid. The local workforce $855/mo rents across most rental classes.

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