Real Estate Investing in Jefferson County, Kansas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 17,277

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $296,430
Avg Monthly Rent $906
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Jefferson County Real Estate

Jefferson County (KS) covers 8 ZIPs and 8 municipalities. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been tepid across most of the geography.

Jefferson is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 17,277 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Jefferson a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$296,430
Avg Monthly Rent
$906
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ 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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Cities in Jefferson County

ZIP Codes in Jefferson County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson County

Which investment style suits, KS?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, KS best. The market produces predictable results for that approach at the $296K price point.

What do landlords charge for rent in, KS?

Expect rents around $906/mo per month in, KS. With home values at $296K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is vacancy a concern in, KS?

Rental vacancy in, KS is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

How does the, KS market compare with KS as a whole?

, KS sits broadly in line with the KS average on most investor metrics. Home values of $296K and rents of $906/mo set the benchmark here.

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