Real Estate Investing in Plains, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,518 • Meade County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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 (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: 12.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.1% 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 $137,249
Avg Monthly Rent $801
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Plains Real Estate

Plains in Kansas is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

Market conditions in Plains are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Liberal, KS

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Avg Home Value
$137,249
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Liberal, 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 — Liberal, KS metro
0
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 Plains, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plains, KS

What kind of market is Plains, KS for investors?

Plains, KS rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $137K and rents near $801/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How much do tenants pay in Plains, KS?

The typical rental in Plains, KS commands about $801/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $137K purchase basis.

What kind of tenants rent in Plains, KS?

Tenant demand in Plains, KS is solid. The local workforce $801/mo rents across most rental classes.

Are homes affordable in Plains, KS?

Expect median prices around $137K in Plains, KS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Plains, KS?

Occupancy in Plains, KS runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $801/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

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