Real Estate Investing in Williamsburg, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,024 • Franklin County

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Should you buy in Williamsburg, 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: 8.4% 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 $276,789
Avg Monthly Rent $1,026
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Williamsburg Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Kansas: Williamsburg has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

Transaction volume in Williamsburg has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Demographics in Williamsburg show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is subdued 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
$276,789
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,026
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 Williamsburg, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williamsburg, KS

Is Williamsburg, KS a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Williamsburg, KS reflects its $277K prices and $1,026/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within KS.

How should investors approach Williamsburg, KS?

In Williamsburg, KS the notable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $277K prices and $1,026/mo rents suits that approach.

Is the tenant base reliable in Williamsburg, KS?

The renter base in Williamsburg, KS is reasonable for the $1,026/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What are vacancy rates like in Williamsburg, KS?

Williamsburg, KS sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader KS rental market.

How do home values compare in Williamsburg, KS?

In Williamsburg, KS the median home value sits at $277K. Against the broader KS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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