Real Estate Investing in Cowley County, Kansas

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 32,557

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.3 / 5 (56/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $148,485
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Cowley County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Kansas: Cowley has 4 cities, 4 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 3.3 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Cowley County sits firmly in that category.

Population dynamics in Cowley haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$148,485
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Winfield, KS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
71%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Cowley County

2 Colleges 3,297 Students 226 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Cowley County Community College
2-Year Public Β· 2,158 students
πŸ“ ~226 students rent off-campus
C
Southwestern College
4-Year Private Β· 1,139 students

Cities in Cowley County

ZIP Codes in Cowley County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowley County

How expensive is real estate in, KS?

In, KS the median home value sits at $148K. Against the broader KS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are there empty rentals in, KS?

Vacancy risk in, KS is elevated. That supports even-keeled cash flow for typical rental holds.

How qualified is the tenant pool in, KS?

Working renters make up the core of the, KS tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How does, KS compare against the broader KS market?

within KS reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

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