Real Estate Investing in McPherson County, Kansas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 31,045

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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: 8.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $234,193
Avg Monthly Rent $865
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in McPherson County Real Estate

Across McPherson County's 8 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across McPherson's 8 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The 0% renter share in McPherson 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
$234,193
Avg Monthly Rent
$865
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on McPherson, KS metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in McPherson County

3 Colleges 1,880 Students
C
McPherson College
4-Year Private Β· 788 students
C
Central Christian College of Kansas
4-Year Private Β· 455 students
D
Bethany College
4-Year Private Β· 637 students

Cities in McPherson County

ZIP Codes in McPherson County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About McPherson County

How much does a house cost in, KS?

In, KS the median home value sits at $234K. Against the broader KS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How strong is the working-renter base in, KS?

The renter base in, KS is reasonable for the $865/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

How much do tenants pay in, KS?

Rent in, KS is around $865/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $234K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How strict are landlord regulations in, KS?

Rental owners in, KS deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

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