Real Estate Investing in Wellington, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,199 • Sumner County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (84/100)

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

📈 For Investors
GOOD
4.0 / 5 (71/100)

A balanced market — moderate cash flow and moderate appreciation. A "steady" investor profile fits best.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 16.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 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 $115,186
Avg Monthly Rent $945
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wellington Real Estate

Wellington 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.

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

Rents in Wellington at $945/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Wellington's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Wichita, KS

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Avg Home Value
$115,186
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
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 Wellington, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington, KS

Is Wellington, KS a friendly market for rental owners?

Rental owners in Wellington, KS deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

How should investors approach Wellington, KS?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Wellington, KS. With home values at $115K and rents near $945/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

Are rents high in Wellington, KS?

Rental rates in Wellington, KS average $945/mo. Tenant demand and $115K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What kind of market is Wellington, KS for investors?

Wellington, KS rates 4.0/5 for investability. With median values at $115K and rents near $945/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the typical home price in Wellington, KS?

Median home price in Wellington, KS is near $115K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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