Real Estate Investing in Winchester, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 939 • Jefferson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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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  • High vacancy: 12.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.2% 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 $269,178
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Winchester Real Estate

Winchester (Kansas) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

unambiguously Winchester's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $927/mo / $269K relationship in Winchester looks sluggish once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Winchester — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Topeka, KS

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Avg Home Value
$269,178
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Topeka, KS metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
40%
Days Pending
0/2
35 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Topeka, KS metro
35
Days to pending
10.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Winchester, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Winchester, KS

Are there empty rentals in Winchester, KS?

Vacancy in Winchester, KS is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $927/mo.

Which real estate strategy fits Winchester, KS?

The best-fit strategy in Winchester, KS is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Should investors consider Winchester, KS?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Winchester, KS reflects its $269K prices and $927/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within KS.

Is Winchester, KS a good market for FHA house hackers?

Winchester, KS is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $269K price point reasonable to enter.

Are rents high in Winchester, KS?

Winchester, KS rentals go for roughly $927/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $269K acquisition costs.

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