Real Estate Investing in Brown, Kansas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 1,032

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ 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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  • High vacancy: 15.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $61,233
Avg Monthly Rent $846
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Brown County Real Estate

Brown County (KS) covers 3 ZIPs and 3 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been underwhelming across most of the geography.

Across Brown's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Brown β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$61,233
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1% Rule
βœ“ Passes
Landlord Friendly (KS)
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Cities in Brown County

ZIP Codes in Brown County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown County

Where do home prices stand in, KS?

Typical homes in, KS go for around $61K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% consistent price movement.

What is the best play in, KS?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, KS. The numbers - $61K homes against $846/mo rents - support that play.

Is the tenant base reliable in, KS?

Tenant quality in, KS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $846/mo.

Is investability higher in, KS than across KS?

, KS sits broadly in line with the KS average on most investor metrics. Home values of $61K and rents of $846/mo set the benchmark here.

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