Real Estate Investing in Osage County, Kansas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 13,527

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

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: 13.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $211,254
Avg Monthly Rent $872
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Osage County Real Estate

Osage County is one of those Kansas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 8 cities, 13,527 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

The investment case for Osage County is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Osage 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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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$211,254
Avg Monthly Rent
$872
1% Rule
βœ— Below
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 Osage County

ZIP Codes in Osage County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Osage County

How do home values compare in, KS?

Homes in, KS typically sell near $211K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

Are there empty rentals in, KS?

, KS sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader KS rental market.

Is the tenant base reliable in, KS?

Tenant demand in, KS is solid. The local workforce $872/mo rents across most rental classes.

How does, KS compare against the broader KS market?

Compared with KS overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $211K homes against $872/mo rents drive the comparison.

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