Real Estate Investing in Ottawa County, Kansas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 4,566

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (74/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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: 10.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability ★★★★★
Avg Home Value $176,552
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 3

Market Trends — Ottawa County

County Home Value History

$187K$165K$144K$123K$102K$81KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

Investing in Ottawa County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Kansas: Ottawa has 3 cities, 3 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Ottawa — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$176,552
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)
★★★★★

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Salina, KS metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Ottawa County

Minneapolis (1 ZIPs) Bennington (1 ZIPs) Delphos (1 ZIPs)

ZIP Codes in Ottawa County, KS

67467 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Minneapolis
Population 2,701
Avg Home $164,869
Avg Rent $801/mo
67422 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Bennington
Population 1,419
Avg Home $252,176
Avg Rent $918/mo
67436 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Delphos
Population 446
Avg Home $112,611
Avg Rent $792/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ottawa County

Are homes affordable in, KS?

Expect median prices around $177K in, KS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Does, KS outperform the KS average?

Against the KS average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

Is, KS landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in, KS is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Is, KS a smart market for rental property?

, KS stands at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $177K and average rents around $837/mo. That combination puts it in the solid tier for investor interest.

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