Real Estate Investing in Richmond, Kansas

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 1,980 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.0% 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 $263,513
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Richmond Real Estate

Richmond in Kansas is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 2 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Richmond's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

unambiguously Richmond's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Ottawa, KS

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Avg Home Value
$263,513
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ottawa, KS metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
50%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ottawa, KS metro
0
Days to pending
6.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Richmond, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond, KS

What monthly rent should investors expect in Richmond, KS?

Rental rates in Richmond, KS average $909/mo. Tenant demand and $264K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How strong is the working-renter base in Richmond, KS?

Tenant demand in Richmond, KS is solid. The local workforce $909/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is Richmond in KS worth investing in?

Investors tracking Richmond, KS will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $264K median home values and $909/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting measured returns.

Which investment style suits Richmond, KS?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Richmond, KS. With home values at $264K and rents near $909/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

What are home prices like in Richmond, KS?

The median home value in Richmond, KS is roughly $264K. That puts it reasonable relative to the KS statewide average.

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