Real Estate Investing in Atchison County, Kansas

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 16,926

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ 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: 13.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $235,162
Avg Monthly Rent $911
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Atchison County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Kansas: Atchison has 5 cities, 5 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

unambiguously Atchison County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects muted investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

The 0% renter share in Atchison masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$235,162
Avg Monthly Rent
$911
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Atchison, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Atchison County

1 College 2,465 Students
C+
Benedictine College
4-Year Private Β· 2,465 students

Cities in Atchison County

ZIP Codes in Atchison County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atchison County

Should investors consider, KS?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in, KS reflects its $235K prices and $911/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within KS.

What is the typical renter like in, KS?

Tenant quality in, KS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report even-keeled occupancy at market rents of $911/mo.

How much is rent in, KS?

Rents in, KS run near $911/mo. Compared with median home prices of $235K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How does, KS stack up against KS overall?

Against the KS average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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